[Imc-supervisors] Candidate Selection

[carol ammons]

Good morning Everyone,

Good morning Anthony, Bike Project Members and others,


Let me share that we did not initially have information regarding a holding
process until early last week.  Up until that point, we thought that we
could post positions, collect candidates , interview and offer.  We planned
initially to start our program this year by August 3.  Unfortunately, all
information at this point simply represent a projected time frame.
Unfortunately, I was not on board for the first contract year, therefore, I
am just learning that the we may have plans, and the state has plans; they
may not line up initially as far as start times.  We just received (last
Thursday) our confirmation letter regarding our 3-year agreement from DHS
that guarantees us program funding but not the notice that we may begin.

The process initially was to post the position and contact information so
that people can reply to the programs directly.  However, what was brought
to my attention, is that we need to do two things:  one was to ensure that
we would have a selection process that included diversity to race, gender
and age.  and two, that we would collective sort applicants so that the
groups would have more candidates to choose from.  The weekend proposal was
to help this process take place.  This in no way prevents TBP from choosing
their candidate.  My only request is that I am given an opportunity to
participate in the interviewing process to share day-to-day
requirements/service related responsibilities with the candidates.

Finally, all applicant resumes have to be kept on file, so if there are
applicants that have applied that are not in the google docs. please forward
them to me.  As soon as we know when we can start, we will share that
information with the programs.  We will meet on Saturday 24th and Sunday
25th from 3 - 5 each day.  Please share all applicant resumes that have been
sent directly to your programs, so that working groups members can review
the applicants on Saturday & Sunday, making final selections of possible
candidates to interview on Sunday.  Please bring a snack to share.



On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 6:17 PM, Anthony Cherolis <acherolis at gmail.com>wrote:

> Carol,
>
> First - the statement, "due to the hold on state projects, we are
> initiating a massive outreach campaign to attract more members to be
> considered for your projects" needs some clarification.  Is the Americorp
> funding delayed?  If so, why should that effect the already scheduled voting
> on and selecting the preferred Bike Project candidate?
>
> We've had no specific guidance up until this point on recruiting,
> the closing of the applications, the downselect process, and the
> interviewing.  The Bike Project (via my emails and our conversations) has
> communicated our plans for these details and how those plans support a start
> date as early as August 2nd.  If we won't be starting the position until
> August 16th, that will give The Bike Project some additional time for
> interviewing if needed.
>
> Right now there are 5 applications for The Bike Project position, and
> almost all of them are competitive candidates.  We will take applications
> from candidates up until the 14th (Wed).  We're planning a membership vote
> this weekend to select the most appropriate candidates for the position (who
> will then be invited to interview). We've been recruiting for this position
> for over a month and feel very strongly that our membership (as a
> cooperative) should have the say on who gets the position.  I don't think
> The Bike Project is interested in participating in the proposed Resume
> Review Party on the 24th / 25th.
>
> Unless otherwise prohibited The Bike Project will continue with its
> downselect and interview process.  We will gladly share the resumes of our
> applicants with the other groups still recruiting for the Americorp
> positions, as they might be interested in an alternate position.
>
> *Note*:  It is clear that The Bike Project cannot make official offers
> until authorized.
>
> *Bike Project Steering Committee* - If there are any other comments on
> this issue, feel free to send them to me and I'll coordinate / pass them on
> to Carol.
>
> Tony Cherolis
> The Bike Project, Volunteer
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 4:57 PM, carol ammons <carolammons at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Peace and Blessings,
>>
>> Due to the hold placed on state projects, we are initiating a massive
>> outreach campaign to attract more members to be considered for your
>> projects.  We are interested in getting a diverse pool of candidates to
>> apply.  We are recommending that all closing dates be July 23, 2010 and we
>> will have a 'round robin resume review party' on July 24th & 25th.  This
>> will give all site supervisors an opportunity to meet each other and to
>> share prospective candidate information.  Interviews can be made the week of
>> the July 26th.  Note:  We cannot make official offers until we are
>> authorized from the State Americorps.  I will share this notice when we get
>> it.  Be prepared to start new members around August 16th, hopefully this
>> will be our latest start date.
>>
>> Thank you for your patience with this process.
>>
>> --
>> Carol Ammons-Program Director
>> Americorps/UCIMC
>> 202 S. Broadway Avenue
>> Urbana, IL 61802
>> 217-344-8820 (office)
>>
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Carol Ammons-Program Director
Americorps/UCIMC
202 S. Broadway Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802
217-344-8820 (office)
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