Program Coordinator Child Activity Center (Part-Time AmeriCorps Member)

Program Coordinator – Child Activity Center (Part- Time AmeriCorps Member)

Service Site: Arbor Place, Inc. – Menomonie, WI
Service Term: September 8, 2025 – August 28, 2026
Service Hours: Part-time, 900-hour AmeriCorps term (51 weeks @ 18–20 hours/week)

Position Summary:
AmeriCorps members will provide capacity-building service at Arbor Place, Inc., helping to foster healing and recovery through meaningful engagement and community support. Specifically, supporting children and families.
This position will work closely with the full-time Program Coordinator – Child Activity Center to support daily operations and programming.

About Arbor Place, Inc.:

Arbor Place, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Menomonie, Wisconsin, offering prevention, treatment, and renewal services for individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use and mental health disorders.

Key Aspects:

• Mission: To support recovery and healing by helping individuals regain control of their lives and reintegrate into their families and communities.


• Services: Residential treatment, outpatient programs, and prevention education.


• Philosophy: We honor the dignity and worth of every person and promote self-determination and long-term recovery.


• Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Position Responsibilities (Summary):

• Coordinate and oversee enrichment activities for children while clients attend programming.
  


• Recruit, train, and support volunteers serving in the Children’s Activity Center.


• Ensure a safe, welcoming space for children and volunteers.


• Collaborate with Arbor Place staff to support parent-child bonding and family-centered programming.


• Conduct outreach to community partners to expand enrichment opportunities.


• Support volunteer appreciation, communication, scheduling, and hour tracking.


• Assist with Arbor Place events, programming, and day-to-day operations as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills—verbal and written.


• Desired: Knowledge of early childhood development.  


• Desired: Familiarity with substance use disorder populations.


• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.


• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Canva.


• Creative, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Comfortable working in both office and play-space environments.


• Flexible availability including occasional evenings and weekends.

Work Environment:

• A mix of sedentary office work and active engagement in play spaces with children under school age.


• Some outdoor work included in children’s activities.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods.

Training Requirements:

• AmeriCorps Orientation: September 8–12, 2025 (Virtual)


• Site Training at Arbor Place: September 15–19, 2025


• Midterm Training: Spring 2026 (Location TBD)


• Monthly Team Meetings: First Thursday of each month (Online)

Member Benefits:

• Bi-weekly living stipend: $428.84


• Education Award: $3697.50 upon successful completion


• Eligibility for student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment


• Mileage, and meals for required trainings and events


• Valuable professional development and community impact experience

AmeriCorps Member Requirements:

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident


• Minimum age: 17 by start date


• High school diploma/GED (or working toward one during service)


• Able to pass criminal, FBI, and DMV background checks


• Commitment to part-time service over other employment

Service Commitment:

• Weekly timesheets


• Midterm and final performance evaluations


• Member Service Plan and goal tracking


• Quarterly reflections and completion of foundational public health training (16–20 hrs)


• Community Health training


• Completion of member and exit surveys

Application Deadline: July 29, 2025
Interviews: Ongoing until filled
Decision by: August 1, 2025

AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members at nonprofit organizations like Arbor Place to build capacity and serve the community. Enrollment as an AmeriCorps member is required to receive the living stipend, education award, and other program benefits associated with this position.