Experience Corps’ vision is a just society where all children have an equal opportunity to succeed and older adults are valued. Through this generational exchange, children succeed, older adults thrive and communities are made stronger.
Now in 22 cities, Experience Corps works to solve serious social problems, beginning with literacy. Today, over 2,300 Experience Corps volunteers serve as tutors and mentors to children in urban public schools and after-school programs, where they help teach children to read and develop the confidence and skills to succeed in school and in life. Research shows that Experience Corps boosts student academic performance, helps schools and youth-serving organizations become more successful, strengthens ties between these institutions and surrounding neighborhoods, and enhances the well-being of the Experience Corps volunteers in the process.
- Leads Knowledge Development: Leads the curriculum development, program design, research and evaluation for Experience Corps, building the body of knowledge, continuous improvement and recognition within the sector. Has thorough industry knowledge and uses insights to guide the decisions and work of the organization. Foresees the emerging policies and external factors, formulating proactive organizational responses.
- Manages Network-wide Program Fidelity: Implements effective programmatic strategies so that Experience Corps can meet the challenge of rapid network growth while maintaining quality and fidelity of the program model. Leads the Quality Assurance System—a network-wide system of accountability designed to align practice with evidence-based quality programming and the Experience Corps standards. Eliminates obstacles that affect organizational and network performance. Drives the organization to achieve results.
- Ten (10) years of leadership experience in the nonprofit, education or education-focused business sector with the ability to create, develop, direct, organize, and analyze programs, preferably at multiple locations.
- Ten (10) years of experience hiring, directing, motivating and evaluating staff with demonstrated strong leadership and team-oriented management skills.
Competencies
- Expertise and experience with literacy programs.
- Knowledge of and experience with volunteer and program management
- Ability to translate research and evaluation findings into action
- Strong familiarity with the latest in education reform and evolving academic standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking, report writing, and developing and delivering trainings for a variety of audiences.
- Experience with managing education technology preferred.
- Strategic thinking with demonstrated success in developing and implementing short and long-range strategic plans.
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.