Job Description
Level: Entry
Job Location: 5601 S. Braeswood - Houston, TX 77096
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Admin - ClericalThe AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program pairs seniors aged 55+ with older adults who need care and companionship. Our mission is to combat loneliness and isolation while helping seniors age in place. Volunteers are adults 55+, low-income, and typically serve 20 hours per week with 1–2 clients. Eligible volunteers receive a modest tax-free stipend to offset service costs. Program is free to clients living in Harris County, TX.
Position Summary
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to support volunteer-based services in Harris County. This full-time role is essential for coordinating recruitment efforts, facilitating volunteer-client matches, and managing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with a heart for service and a talent for logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, prepare reports, maintain records, and create monthly newsletters.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate databases, assist with payroll, and generate grant-related reports.
- Program Coordination: Support onboarding and training, organize events, assist with volunteer recruitment, and conduct pre-screenings.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, conduct match check-ins, assist with home visits, and update client care plans.
- Other Duties: Attend required training and meetings and represent ERJCC and AmeriCorps Seniors professionally in the community.
Qualifications
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and social media).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Comfortable working with older adults and persons with disabilities.
- Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided).
- Understanding of nonprofit operations is a plus.
Benefits
- Full-time position with competitive compensation
- Federal mileage reimbursement for travel.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors.
