Project Coordinator RSVP & SEARCH at Catholic Charities Maine

Job Details Somerset County - Fairfield ME $18.50 - $18.75 Hourly Up to 25% DayDescription Catholic Charities Maine SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage & Hope) Program is seeking a part-time RSVP/SEARCH Project Coordinator for Somerset County.The mission of the SEARCH Program is to enable vulnerable seniors to remain independent and create a long-term support system to meet their needs. We recruit and train volunteers to provide companionship support services and transportation assistance to help seniors remain independent in their own homes. RSVP is our Retired Senior Volunteer Program that is an AmeriCorps seniors project that supports our SEARCH program clients and two area food pantries.Definition: The Project Coordinator is the person responsible for carrying out the day-to-day implementation of the program site. We are looking for someone with knowledge of community organizations and resources that support the senior population in the 9 towns in southern Somerset County that we are currently serving. Experience in public speaking a plus. Experience in working with the elderly population and volunteers is preferred. Experience and knowledge in working with Microsoft outlook excel SharePoint and word preferred. There will be local travel in the programs service areas.This position is 22 hours per week based on our RSVP/SEARCH project work in Somerset County. It includes 20 hours weekly for RSVP project work and 2 hours weekly for our SEARCH program work. Responsibilities: Conduct client intakes of seniors ages 60 for our SEARCH program and match them with RSVP volunteers or with the senior companion volunteers we have for supporting our SEARCH clients. Match RSVP volunteers with two 2 food pantries we plan to partner with in Somerset County.Volunteer recruitmentProvide volunteers with training supervision guidance recognition and supportMonitor matches made with our clients and the volunteer support provided at the food pantriesDocument volunteer hours and services provided each month Community outreach and marketing in the areas we currently serve in Somerset County. Benefits include: $18.50 - $18.75 per hour starting wageOption to work a 3 or 4-day work week!5 weeks of Earned Time (first year!) Bereavement Time off Up to 6 paid agency holidays 401k agency contribution Mileage reimbursementIf making a difference in the lives of seniors is your passion and you enjoy working with and supporting volunteers Catholic Charities Maine is a great place to be!Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.You may apply directly on our website ( or send your resume and cover letter via email () fax ) or mail to Human Resources Office Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660 Portland ME 04104.Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify please go to:Qualifications Qualifications: At least two years experience working with the elderly population or community volunteers. Two-year degree in related field a plus.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Microsoft Office,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Project Management,Sharepoint,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Administrative Experience,Project Coordination Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 18 - 18