Foster Grandparent Program Project Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

The FGP Project Manager is responsible for the daily management of the Foster Grandparent Program and
functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, volunteers, and volunteer stations.
The Project Manager serves as the representative of RS in signing and approving official project
documentation, including project reports, and memoranda of understanding. The Project Manager will abide by
RS’ established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures. A high level of cultural
competency and respect for diversity is essential given the diverse and traumatized population RS serves.

Responsibilities

1. Program Management and Operations
a. Assessing volunteer needs of the community and planning and developing all phases of the
project operation.
b. Develop and maintain appropriate fiscal, personnel, program, and volunteer records and reports.
c. Incorporating performance measurement principles and practices in program development,
volunteer placement, and project assessment; and implement agreed upon performance measure
and other FGP grant requirements.
d. Develop and maintain close coordination and relationships with volunteer stations, including
development of volunteer assignment plans; and assess appropriateness and/or performance of
volunteer stations.
e. Work with RS staff operations, fiscal and development staff as necessary for procurement,
reporting needs, grants preparation, etc.

2. People Development and Management
a. Assist with hiring, training, and supervising adequate staff to efficiently carry out, maintain and
develop operations; and training, supervising, and evaluation of project staff in accordance with
RS’ personnel policies and procedures.
b. Recruiting, orienting, placing, and arranging for assignment of volunteers at volunteer stations.
c. Ensure National Service Criminal History Checks are completed for all covered staff and
volunteers in accordance with CNCS requirements and agency policy.
d. Providing coordinated pre-service orientation, in-service instruction, and overall supervision of
Foster Grandparents with volunteer station professional staff.
e. Provide ongoing support to FGP volunteers and appraise volunteer performance.

3. Community Outreach
a. Enhance the total efforts of FGP through active involvement with community organizations, other
national service programs, and other senior and volunteer programs.
b. Assist in recruiting and managing FGP Advisory Council; keeping members informed and solicit
their participation and advice on matters affecting program operations.
c. Arrange for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have
contributed to the support of FGP.

4. Communications and Development
a. Work in cooperation with RS administrative and development staff, FGP Advisory Council
members and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for programs.
b. Work with RS Communications staff to coordinate FGP communications and marketing, including
social media.

5. Other
a. Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the CNCS.

Skills
● Highly organized
● Flexibility and team-oriented
● Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills necessary for
reviewing grants, written reports, and giving oral presentations and training.
● Excellent management skills
● High level of cultural competency and respect for diversity
● Computer literacy skills including internet, email, Microsoft Office, etc.

Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, human resources, social services, education, psychology, gerontology, or a closely related field; a Master's Degree is strongly preferred
● Training and/or experience in working with those over 55 years of age and volunteers is preferred
● Experience managing federal grants is preferred
● Ability to attend after hours and weekend meetings/events is required
● Personal transportation
● Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the Reconciliation Services vision and
mission.