Student Conservation Association

AmeriCorps Coordinator - Staff

Student Conservation Association  •  $50k - $56k/yr  •  United States (Remote)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: AmeriCorps Coordinator

Reports to: AmeriCorps Program Manager

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $50,000–$56,000 Annually

Location: Remote

Reporting directly to the SCA AmeriCorps Program Manager, the AmeriCorps Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the administrative operations of SCA’s AmeriCorps portfolio, including the Education Award Program, National Direct, and State AmeriCorps programs. This position ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of member records throughout the full lifecycle of service, with a primary focus on education award processing, member enrollments, exits, and related documentation. The AmeriCorps Coordinator is responsible for administering education awards in accordance with AmeriCorps regulations, grant requirements, and SCA’s established policies, procedures, and uniform administrative practices. The position maintains data integrity across multiple systems, monitors member eligibility and compliance, processes required documentation, and supports reporting and recordkeeping activities to ensure program accountability.

In addition to core administrative responsibilities, this role serves as a primary point of contact for internal staff, members, and external stakeholders, providing responsive customer service and technical guidance on AmeriCorps education award eligibility and redemption, member service requirements, and administrative processes. The AmeriCorps Coordinator collaborates across departments to improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality AmeriCorps programming while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and organizational standards.

Job Responsibilities

AmeriCorps Member and Program Administration:

  • Processes SCA AmeriCorps members in eGrants system including invitations, enrollments, exits, and suspensions
  • Tracks AmeriCorps fulfillment and monitors SCA AmeriCorps award inventory
  • Review timesheets, output logs, evaluations, surveys, and other required member documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy for grant compliance, participant exits, and reporting requirements
  • Meets weekly with the SCA AmeriCorps team to review AmeriCorps compliance requirements, address program challenges, and identify opportunities to improve program delivery
  • Participates in AmeriCorps conferences, site monitoring visits, and trainings

Program Improvements:

  • Continuously improves processes and procedures to strengthen compliance, promote consistency in AmeriCorps administration, and enhance program efficiency and effectiveness

Internal SCA Engagement:

  • Liaise with HR and Program Managers for member and leader onboarding processes, particularly as pertains to AmeriCorps background checks
  • Collaborate with SCA Advisors to ensure the timely completion and submission of member timesheets, output logs, and all required documentation supporting AmeriCorps participation, compliance, and successful program completion and exit
  • Supports SCA’s efforts as requested in connecting AmeriCorps alumni to member continuum

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience including skills related to the position such as experience working with programmatic partners, member administrative support, and data management
  • Strong communication skills when working with various external and internal constituents
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience working with youth from racially and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
  • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
  • AmeriCorps experience preferred
  • Experience with AmeriCorps eGrants system preferred

Benefits

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurances, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Free confidential therapy, Teladoc, and financial planning services
  • Generous PTO policy (starting at 22 days a year)
  • 12 Paid Federal Holidays and Floating Holiday, Community Service, and Education hours
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks)

Equal Opportunity Statement The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Student Conservation Association

About Student Conservation Association

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.

Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.

After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.

As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.

Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.

SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Year Founded
1957
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