[Imc-web] UCIMC Hiring Americorps Program Director

[Danielle Chynoweth]

*The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center seeks an AmeriCorps Program
Director*

The Serve Illinois Commission, responsible for all state AmeriCorps programs
in Illinois, has awarded the UCIMC 8 AmeriCorps members.  The Program
Director will work to coordinate, support, and oversee AmeriCorps workers
assigned these 8 projects: news media coordination, technical support,
performance venue management, community center property management and
maintenance, books to prisoners outreach, bike cooperative volunteer
coordination, as well as program development for partner organizations -
School for Designing a Society and Gesundheit! Institute.

The Program Director will be responsible for all administrative requirements
related to the AmeriCorps program as well as making sure all members receive
the structure and support they need to perform their roles effectively
through daily oversight.  In addition, the Program Director will be
responsible for strengthening, documenting, and streamlining the volunteer
process at the UCIMC.  The Director will work closely with volunteer project
supervisors who will help outline project tasks for the AmeriCorps members.

The Director will orient and enroll selected AmeriCorps members and in
future years, be responsible for recruiting and hiring new members.  The
Director will plan professional development opportunities and trainings, as
well as travel to meetings and conferences (in particular, AmeriCorps
Opening Day, October 15, 2009 and the National Conference on Volunteer and
Service June 28-30 in NYC). The Program Director will also provide a
structure in which AmeriCorps members can focus on the importance of Civic
Engagement, both for themselves and for their community.
Throughout the year, the Program Director will provide Performance Measure
Reports and will work with the AmeriCorps to ensure these goals are met.
S/he will also provide support to the UCIMC’s bookkeeper and treasurer in
submitting monthly financial reports to the Serve Illinois Commission.  The
Program Director will develop a calendar to assist AmeriCorps and UCIMC
staff with reporting and event requirements.

As the Program Director, this person will serve as the primary liaison
between the UCIMC and the Serve Illinois Commission play an important role
in maintaining the UCIMC’s status as a program site long-term.  Therefore we
are ideally looking for a multi-year commitment.

*About the UCIMC:
*
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization
committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting
social and economic justice. We foster the creation and distribution of
media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and
perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts
education. To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and
Arts Center housed in the historic downtown Urbana post office building. The
center is home to a dozen different projects and includes a stage, radio
station, production studios, art studios, library, and meeting spaces.

*Qualifications and Requirements: *

The ideal candidate:

   - has leadership experience, management skills, and the ability to work
   with a diverse group of people.
   - can demonstrate the ability to build a team environment for 8
   AmeriCorps doing very different jobs.
   - is an effective communicator who can resolve conflicts and inspire
   volunteers.
   - has experience with detailed managing of budgets, timesheets, reporting
   and progress tracking requirements.
   - has computer skills, as most of the grant reporting (budget, financial,
   timeline, progress reports, etc.) will be done online.
   - demonstrates an interest in fostering community involvement in
   independent media as tools for promoting social and economic justice.

*Salary and Benefits: *

This position runs from October 2009-October 2010, with the possibility for
renewal with the AmeriCorps grant.  This is a 25 hour/week position at the
hourly wage of $12.  Health benefits are provided.  We offer 4 weeks or 80
hours of unpaid vacation in a year.  Some evening and weekend work, as well
as travel to several out of town conferences, will be required.

*To Apply: *

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Nicole at ucimc.org by Tuesday
September 15th.
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