Washington Service Corps
Position Description FormFirst AmendedSolid Ground
Member Name (above)
/Sponsoring Agency
Michael Kim /206-694-6711
Project Supervisor
/Telephone Number
Feet First / Safe Routes to School Events CoordinatorService Site
/ Position TitleJen Cole, M.S.W., Safe Routes to School Director / 206-652-2310
Site Supervisor, Title
/Site Supervisor Telephone Number
9/1/11
/7/16/2012
Start Date
/End Date
AmeriCorps*State AmeriCorps*State Leader AmeriCorps*VISTA AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader
General Summary: In narrative form, briefly describe the major duties and responsibilities of the position. Define basic duties that must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Identify functions or tasks that are essential or fundamental to performance. For example, identify prompt, regular attendance as a specific requirement. Identify major relationships required for position to accomplish responsibilities including internal (site, team) and external (community partner) work relationships.
As aSafe Routes to SchoolEvents Coordinator,the Americorps member will work to improve the lives of adultsand children in their neighborhoods by making it safer and easier for children to walk to school. FeetFirst’s Safe Routes to School Events Coordinator[C1]will take a leadership role in promoting healthy lifestyles for children and families, gainhands-on experience in event planning, receive training onpedestrian issues, collaborate with co-workers, gain work experience with the K-12public education system and work with people from exceptionally diverse backgroundsand cultures.
On-the-job activity includes[C2]:
Working as a teammember in a small
nonprofit office / Coordinating Walk-to-
School celebrations in
partner schools / Building relationships
via phone calls, emails
and meetings
Attending career-enhancement trainings with fellow Apple Corps team members / Inspiring volunteers
to get involved in
school and community / Managing website
content and other public communications
Site Specific Description: When appropriate for member(s) not placed within your organization,
describe the site agency/school/organization that member(s) will be serving at, the site specific
culture, expectations, projects, etc. that member(s) will be responsible for supporting. For
schools, describe the tutoring curriculum used, general school environment and school specific
programs, events or duties.
The member will work in the Feet First office as a part of a small and dynamic nonprofit team. During the first half of the term of service, most of theirtime will be spent working directly with one elementary school to build relationships and conduct walk to school activities. Once oriented to the field, the member will conduct several events in otherSeattle Public Elementary Schools. They will be expected to build relationships with school personnel including the principals, teachers andstaff. They will create events for students, parents and staff members to create a sustainable transportation program around walking. They willpresent to school, staff and PTAs. All of the partnering schools have diverse populations so it will be important for the member to be sensitive to and enjoy working with diverse cultures.
Hours of Service:At times, there is a need for flexibility in scheduling due to service projects, evening events, training, etc. List the standard days, specific hours of service and scheduled lunch time or breaks for this position. Include team meeting days and hours. Also specify the minimum requirement of 40 hours a week. Be clear if you expect occasional evening and weekend service. For example:
Day of Week /Location of Service
/ Time / Lunch / Location of Service / Time[C3]Sunday
Monday / Feet First / 9:00am-
12pm / 12pm-1pm / Feet First / 1pm-5pm
Tuesday / Dearborn Park Elementary / 8:00am-
12pm / 12pm-1pm
. / Hawthorne Elementary / 1pm-4pm
Wednesday / Feet First / 8:00am-
12pm / 12pm-1pm / Feet First / 1pm-4pm
Thursday / Olympic Hills Elementary / 9:00am-
12pm / 12pm-1pm / Olympic Hills Elementary / 1pm-5pm
Friday / Solid Ground / 9:00am-
12pm / 12pm-1pm / Solid Ground / 1pm-5pm
Evenings / Various when needed for school events / 5:30 – 8:30 PM / Partnering schools
Saturday / Various when needed / Various 8 hrs.
Total Hours for the Week: / 40
Who To Report To: Describe (when appropriate) dual supervision of site supervisor and Project Supervisor. Explain the dual realms of service and responsibility to AmeriCorps and to the service site.
The Americorps member will report to Site SupervisorJen Cole, who is the Safe Routes to School Program Director for Feet First.
Required Training:Describe SERVES requirements and logistics, e.g.: Attend a minimum of two overnight statewide training events (October and March). Describe PSO Training (VISTA) and any other required program elements for your project. Explain that members will need to make childcare arrangements, as needed, prior to these events.
AmeriCorps members will be required to attend a SERVES Institute (member development conferences), hosted by the Washington Service Corps in the fall of 2011. This is a mandatory, overnight trip in which meals and lodging are provided for the members. Members are responsible for transporting themselves to and from the conference. Solid Ground requires members to attend a 2 day Undoing Institutional Racism Training. Various position-related trainings will be required throughout the term of service, including monthly webinars on the subject of Safe Routes to School.
Disaster Preparedness:Describe the Disaster Preparedness training selected for members; either First Aid/CPR and Shelter Management or Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
The Americorps member will be briefed as part of their personnel policy of the emergency
preparedness plan.
Required Reporting and Data Collection Responsibilities:Define and describe the performance measurements that the member will be supporting (volunteer recruitment, tutoring, environmental education, etc.) and the required data collection related to them. Describe any other reports that will be due, surveys to collect, expectations of timeliness and accuracy.
The member will assist with the pre/post survey at eachschool, which includes the “hands up” survey and tally of vehicles in school zones. Occasionally, themember will develop online surveys for capturing data of our Safe Routes to SchoolCoordinators. The member will be part of planning and self-evaluation meetings prior to and following each event. Work by the member will be tallied as part of our internal “scorecard” to measure agency progress.
Members will also be required to submit a monthly Apple Corps report documenting their activities and successes. Bi-weekly submission of timesheets with supervisors approval will be required.
Working Conditions:Identify conditions (e.g. environmental, work place, contact with others) under which the position must be done. Identify the degree of physical, mental and intellectual demands applied to the position requirements. Identify the amount of training/learning that may be required. Identify the types of tools, equipment, and aids that are used in the position.
The member should be comfortable working in an open office environment.
Collaboration, cooperation are key and the member will be expected to be a part of theteam. There is a great deal of analysis, problem solving and working with outsideorganizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Identify the minimum skills, specific areas of knowledge and abilities that an individual is required to possess to be qualified to fill the position.
This position requires a high level of emotional and social intelligence and the ability to relate to people of different backgrounds. Understanding of computer programs: Word, Excel,Powerpoint [C4]is necessary. Proficiency in Adobe or other design programs a plus. Fluencyin a second language is a plus, as partnering schools have large ESL populations.
Qualifications:Identify academic qualifications and related experience needed as a minimum to be qualified for the position. (e.g. VISTA’s are required to have a High School Diploma at a minimum, WRC members need to have a diploma/GED or pass a proficiency test, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desire to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and culturesand a willingness to challenge institutional racism.
Excellent public speaking skills and the ability to represent Feet First at meetings and events.
Creativity for troubleshooting and communicating with diverse audiences
Enthusiasm for pedestrian rights, advocacy, and sustainable transportation
Organizational and computer proficiency
Second language a plus
B.S. or B.A. a plus, not required
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential position functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All position requirements listed indicate the minimum expectations, level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the duties proficiently. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other position-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive.
Member Signature / Date / Project Supervisor Signature / DateWSC Program Coordinator Signature / Date / Site Supervisor Signature (if applicable) / Date
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[C1]This title seems to imply the position coordinates all of Feet First’s events.
[C2]This section is really good! I feel like it accurately captures my on-the-job activities. Although I don’t think I’ve ever officially presented to school staff and PTAs. But I do think another one to include may be the activities I do with my Americorps cohort, so maybe it’d be good to include something like “Attending career-enhancement trainings with fellow Apple Corps team members”
[C3]I feel like this schedule, even though it’s only an example, is a bit misleading. I remember seeing this last summer, before my term, and getting the impression I’d be traveling a lot, when in reality I spend the majority of my time at FF office. I think it’d be accurate to suggest one full day would be spent at a school (i.e. Dearborn Park on Tuesday) and/or maybe a full Friday would be spent at Solid Ground.
[C4]I think it’d be accurate to say “Profficiency in Adobe or other Design Programs a plus”