Volunteer Coordinator, Petey Greene Program

Posted by Petey Greene Program on January 18, 2016

Organization
The Petey Greene Program supplements educational programming in correctional institutions by providing individualized tutoring to incarcerated people. We work to promote academic achievement in prison classrooms to support the future success of people in prison and to build stronger communities.

To accomplish these goals, the Petey Greene Program builds partnerships between universities and correctional institutions. The program collaborates with university volunteering/civic engagement centers, academic departments, and student groups to recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers, typically undergraduate and graduate students. It then works with correctional facilities to enable these volunteers to work as tutors in adult basic education, high school equivalency, and college programs. This supplemental tutoring service is provided at no charge to correctional facilities.

Position Title
Volunteer Coordinator, The Petey Greene Program in Pennsylvania

Position Type
Part-time staff (20 hours/week)

Position Details
The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Regional Field Manager to manage all volunteers involved in prison education programs in the Pennsylvania.

The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit volunteers, put together volunteering schedules to match the needs of a number of correctional facilities, organize volunteer transportation logistics, track volunteer attendance and feedback, gather feedback from students who are incarcerated, and maintain a database of tutors volunteering in correctional facilities in Pennsylvania on a semester basis. This work will ensure the program functions in a smooth and successful manner. This will involve a significant amount of work during the start of each semester, in September and late January through early February.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist Regional Field Manager with recruiting, screening, and training new volunteers.
• Manage background clearance paperwork (both new and renewal).
• Schedule and track attendance for volunteer training, custody training, and follow-up trainings.
• Coordinate facility tutoring schedules and transportation to and from facilities based on student needs, and communicate class cancellations to volunteers.
• Compile and review expense reports for each volunteer for reimbursement.
• Work with college/university student leadership to facilitate ongoing training and reflection activities.
• Assist in collecting feedback from volunteers and facilities during and at the end of each semester and in implementing requested changes as efficiently as possible.
• Assist with planning volunteer appreciation events.
• Maintain regular communication with facility, college/university, and student liaisons.
• Develop and implement strategies for community volunteer recruitment as needed.
• Respond to information inquiry requests via email.
• Maintain records of prospective volunteers.
• Facilitate volunteer management trainings for and provide ongoing support to Regional Field Managers on volunteer coordination.

Requirements:
• A home office – computer, printer, Internet access, cell phone, etc.
• A car strongly preferred

Competencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar
• Ability to communicate effectively via e-mail, text, and phone.
• Attention to detail and extremely organized.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Group facilitation and team-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team remotely.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with volunteers, particularly student volunteers.
• Experience working with student organizations.
• Experience working in education.
• Experience with the criminal justice system, as an employee and/or a formerly incarcerated person.

Compensation
$20/hour

Start date
February 29, 2015

How to apply

Please submit the following to [email protected]:
• Resume
• Cover letter
Applications are due by February 10, 2015.