Job Location: This position will be located in the Harry S. Truman Building - Jefferson City, Missouri
Why you’ll love this position:We are looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, has strong communication skills, and a passion for service. At the Missouri Community Service Commission, field program officers work together to oversee a portfolio of grantees who need both programmatic and fiscal support. Local and national professional development opportunities are available through the year, as well as opportunities to participate in Days of Service and quarterly Commission meetings.
The Missouri Community Service Commission works directly with local partners to change lives for the better! We support thousands of volunteers across the state each year and offer a dynamic work environment that will allow you to flourish and grow as a professional and a human being.
The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) administers approximately $20 million in federal funding each year from the AmeriCorps agency to support volunteer and national service (AmeriCorps) programs that address community needs in six areas identified by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act:
Disaster Services; Economic Opportunity; Education; Environmental Stewardship; Healthy Futures; and Veterans and Military Families.
Note: Each year, over twenty sub-grantees engage between 750-850 AmeriCorps State members in service at nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and units of government across Missouri.
Program Compliance Monitoring:
- Conduct desk audits and on-site visits of AmeriCorps programs to ensure compliance with federal requirements and prepare site visit reports in a timely manner
- Conduct compliance reviews of reimbursement requests
- Reconcile formula and competitive reimbursement requests with budgets
- Monitor Financial Status Reports and Periodic Expense Reports in web-based reporting system
- Review draft budgets for applicants and provide feedback; approve budgets in web-based reporting system
- Perform annual risk analysis of sub-grantees
- Monitor progress and management practices of assigned programs
- Collaborate with team to develop and maintain evaluation procedures and monitoring tools
Technical Assistance - Training
- Provide technical assistance to AmeriCorps programs
- Conduct informational and application workshops statewide
- Assess training needs and develop/deliver training within Missouri
- Conduct training to include: fiscal management, program director and sub-grantees
- Maintain up-to-date information in training manuals
Application Review
- Review and rate grant applications (formula and competitive); critically evaluate budget and performance measures
- Review concept papers and provide feedback
- Collaborate with team to develop program application guidelines and materials
Support Activities
- Attend quarterly meetings statewide
- Plan events and coordinate logistics as directed by supervisor
- Write press releases and other materials as directed by supervisor
- Edit, compile and proof materials as directed by supervisor
- Be able to work/perform in a team environment
- Work with DED administration to renew contracts
- Be willing to serve on a sub-committee of the Commission
- Maintain resources (databases, rosters, checklists, web site, filing systems)
- Assist in maintaining inventory, supplies and promotional materials
- Perform other related work as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: - Four or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Community Development. This can be obtained through work experience or through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Finance, Accounting, Marketing Economics, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of community and economic development activities and community development theory
- Knowledge of National Service (AmeriCorps, VISTA, Senior Corps) helpful
- Knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, accounting and auditing principles and procedures
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of public (local, state, federal and non-profit organization) and Department staff
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments without close supervision
- Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate technical information effectively to applicable audience
- Ability to prepare complete and concise reports
- Ability to travel statewide in the performance of duties
- Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
