Coordinator (Executive Director)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Kansas Volunteer Commission is a program of the Kansas State Department of Education. It is guided by a bi-partisan board of directors appointed by the Governor. The mission of the Commission is to empower all Kansans to meet community needs through service. To achieve this mission, the Commission administers grants to the AmeriCorps and Volunteer Generation Fund programs in Kansas, and encourages volunteerism, civic engagement and mentoring. This position serves as Executive Director of the Commission and includes responsibility for program development; community outreach; and maintaining diverse, strategic partnerships that support the initiatives of the Commission.

You may request a position description for this opening by email from [email protected]. Be sure to use the Job ID (221823) in the subject line.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of experience in a field directly related volunteerism, civic engagement, mentoring, program development, community outreach or a related area that meets the needs of the agency. A degree is not required, but can be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Highly developed interpersonal and team building skills;
• Skilled in critical thinking, problem solving and shared decision making;
• Skilled in planning, staff development and customer service;
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage team resources; and
• Skilled in using technology in innovative ways.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in working with programs under AmeriCorps or school-based mentoring.

Compensation: $2,842.70 biweekly