Manager, Volunteer Engagement

• May 2022 - Present

AmeriCorps Initiatives Supervisor

• Oct 2019 - May 2022

Strategic and administrative responsibility for the largest AmeriCorps VISTA Intermediary program in Kansas; 35+ member national service volunteer program. • Increased program size – more than doubled traditional slots, tripled summer volunteer program in 18 months.• Increased the amount of funding for program staff by $106,000 dollars in FY21. • Strengthened volunteer retention with appreciation & member development.• Evaluated and improved volunteer application, screening, orientation, and ongoing member evaluation processes to be centered on member’s experience.• Recruited & supported 60+ members at 20+ sites. • Planned large scale events centered around service and recognition. • Promoted program to potential partners, elected officials, and the community. • Awarded $30,000+ dollars in grants for member professional development and days of service.

Program Assistant

• Jul 2017 - Oct 2019

Functioned as intake coordinator for all volunteer applications and program-related documents. Responsible for much of the public-facing communications. • Accelerated process from application to certification for volunteers.• Balanced programmatic work and volunteer-focused work.• Oversaw application process: processed applications, scheduled interviews, conducted various background checks at local, state, and federal levels.• Supervised three (3) office volunteers.• Quickly became in-house expert of CASA Manager, the data management system.

AmeriCorps VISTA Leader

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

AmeriCorps member serving in a VISTA program focused on supporting members serving at or in concert with member Universities and Colleges. • Managed 12 AmeriCorps members from a distance placed across the state of Iowa. • Strong emphasis on member morale, professional development trainings, and reporting tasks. AmeriCorps member serving in a VISTA program focused on supporting members serving at or in concert with member Universities and Colleges. • Managed 12 AmeriCorps members from a distance placed across the state of Iowa. • Strong emphasis on member morale, professional development trainings, and reporting tasks.

AmeriCorps VISTA - Community Resource Specialist

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

AmeriCorps member serving in a VISTA program placed at an Iowa-based non-profit that fights hunger both domestically and abroad. • Launched toolkit designed to aid community conversations around food insecurity, hunger, and community resources. • Facilitated 15+ community conversations about local hunger and food insecurity. AmeriCorps member serving in a VISTA program placed at an Iowa-based non-profit that fights hunger both domestically and abroad. • Launched toolkit designed to aid community conversations around food insecurity, hunger, and community resources. • Facilitated 15+ community conversations about local hunger and food insecurity.