Community Engagement Coordinator AmeriCorps Member

College Support and Retention Initiative​ AmeriCorps Program 

The Center for Service and Volunteerism (CSV) at Northern Arizona University aspires to be a leader in the field of service and volunteerism by supporting a vibrant network of individuals and partner agencies who are making an exceptional impact throughout Arizona supporting direct service, capacity building, professional development, and innovation. 

Position Title: Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator 

Slot Type: Two options available

Option #1: 900 total hours, 27 hours per week over 34 weeks (26-27 academic year) 

OR 

Option #2:  1200 total hours, 25 hours per week over 50 weeks (26-27 academic year, plus summer 2027) 

Reports To: Gracie Rechkemmer 

Location: NAU Sechrist Hall, Flagstaff

Primary Function/Purpose:  

This position will promote NAU's Axe of Service volunteer engagement platform on campus and in the broader Flagstaff community. This system is designed to support NAU students, staff, faculty, as well as community members with finding and signing up for volunteer opportunities. The member will learn about the Axe of Service system and provide back-up support to users and partner agencies as needed. In addition, this member will help plan and execute 2 large-scale volunteer projects in collaboration with other partners. These projects will focus on providing community engagement opportunities for students to increase their sense of belonging and engagement. Finally, the member will provide leadership and support to youth involved in Axe of Service programming, including the Student Service Ambassadors and the Axe of Service Microgrants program.  

Major Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Promote the Axe of Service volunteer engagement platform through tabling, club and classroom presentations, monthly partner agency newsletters, and social media posts.  
• Coordinate 2 large-scale volunteer service events throughout the service year.   
• Recruit and onboard community members to participate in Axe of Service. Provide customer support to individuals and agencies as needed.   
• Run reports on volunteer engagement for CSV and NAU leadership as needed for reports and- funding/grant applications.   
• Provide system support by managing specific aspects of Axe of Service such as updating spotlights, onboarding agencies, reviewing posted opportunities and events for typos or other edits, communicating with partner agencies about hour approval, etc., as well as other related needs. 
• Provide mentorship to lead Student Service Ambassadors and student Microgrant recipients, with support from site mentor.  

Member Benefits:  

Option #1: 900 hours  

• ​Bi-weekly pre-tax living stipend while in service: $1,058.82 
• ​Segal AmeriCorps Education award after successfully completing service: $3,697.50 

​Option #2: 1200 hours 

• ​Bi-weekly pre-tax living stipend while in service: $960.00 
• ​Segal AmeriCorps Education award after successfully completing service: $5,176.50 

​Student loan forbearance and interest repayment for qualifying federal student loans  

​Professional development opportunities and training ​ 

Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals upon request.  

For more information, contact:  

AmeriCorps@nau.edu | 928-523-6395 

To Apply: https://in.nau.edu/center-for-service-and-volunteerism/apply-americorps/