Temporary Site Coordinator - Energy Express

The Energy Express Department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Site Coordinator position. Each summer, Energy Express reaches thousands of children statewide, helping them maintain or improve reading levels, eat well, and stay connected. The program builds confidence in children and cultivates future educators and civic leaders.

The Energy Express Site Coordinator will:

• Be an active participant in the in-person site leadership training April 11 - 12, 2026. All site coordinators must attend the entire two-day training.
• Serve as site coordinator from June 1- July 24, 2026, with no absences unless approved by the Energy Express state office.
• Complete a minimum of six hours a day on site, typically 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., with the site team and a minimum of 300 hours from June 1, 2026, through July 24, 2026, plus all required trainings.
• When Title I funds are used, provide direct reading instruction in comprehension and vocabulary skills to a group of students daily on a rotational basis if an additional highly qualified teacher by the BOE is not hired.
• Provide training for team members and participate in all activities at statewide team training including the AmeriCorps National Service swearing in ceremony, June 2- 3, 2026 at Jackson's Mill, WV.
• Supervise and train members beginning June 1 through July 24, 2026, including some evenings and weekends. Site Coordinators must supervise and train AmeriCorps members at least 8 hours during a weekend of Energy Express
• Set an overall positive and productive tone for the program, staying focused and committed to the program's goals, philosophy, and model.
• Facilitate daily team meetings and training as needed throughout the program.
• Collaboratively plan, model, and supervise in the delivery of reading activities and teaching strategies for the mentors.
• Supervise AmeriCorps members as they connect family members and the community to children's learning by recruiting, training and supervising volunteers.
• Supervise members as they connect the site to the community through public relations efforts, including working with the media.
• Facilitate team reflection at least twice a week.
• Formally evaluate the performance of members twice during the program.
• Work with county Extension agent or Energy Express County contact to:
  • Support site team in their group AmeriCorps community service project.
  • Promote AmeriCorps national identity.
  • Ensure media involvement at the site with the help of the Community Coordinator.
  • Plan and implement a site open house during the fifth week of the program. This is typically done during evening hours and promotes family involvement.
• Support members in conducting family calls before the program starts and maintaining weekly contact with families.
• Provide a welcoming atmosphere, support, and recognition for members, volunteers, visitors, parents, and children.
• Maintain a sense of teamwork and cooperation among all those involved in the program.
• Maintain open and honest communication with all those involved in the program.
• Assume responsibility for facility and equipment and be present when the facility is in use by Energy Express. Ensure that the facility is left in good condition when the program is over.
• Assume responsibility for materials and supplies. Supervise members and volunteers in completing a supply inventory and packing supplies and resource materials when the program is finished.
• Use technology for communication and submission of data.
• Maintain children's records, assist with evaluation, and complete required reports and forms by established deadlines.
• Provide county contact with a copy of all paperwork submitted to state Energy Express office.
• Be aware of AmeriCorps policies and procedures so that Energy Express remains in compliance with the federal grant.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Salary: $9,000.00 (June 1- July 24, 2026) for 300 hours plus required trainings

Length of Assignment: 2 Months

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

• A bachelor's degree awarded prior to June 1, 2026, or a combination of education and experience
• High School Diploma or GED and four years of full-time directly related experience at a commensurate level
• Associate degree and two years of full-time directly related experience at a commensurate level.
• Teacher Certification preferred.
• Energy Express experience as a site coordinator, Mentor, or AmeriCorps member preferred.
• Preferred has weight in the screening process, but not in the interviewing and final selection process
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain commitment to the goals, philosophy, and model of Energy Express
• Knowledge of children's reading and children's literature
• Ability to supervise and hold accountable 5-9 college students serving as Mentors, and a Community Coordinator, and support them in meeting program objectives
• Ability to train members as needed in the components of the Energy Express model which includes reading, writing, drama, art, team building activities, and guidance.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with young adults
• Ability to help AmeriCorps members reflect on service experiences
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for AmeriCorps members, volunteers, and children
• Ability to develop rapport with the community

• Ability to use technology including email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and basic computer skills for communication and submission of data.

Please attach the following to your application profile:

• If a site uses Title I Funding, the applicant requirements include certification by the state of West Virginia in Elementary Education. (Attach a certification status form printed out from West Virginia Department of Education - https://wveis.k12.us/certcheck/ ).
• Cover Letter- addressing your knowledge skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities.
• Current Resume.
• References - Three people who are familiar with your work-related knowledge, skills and abilities (names and contact information).

Note:

• Previous experience in Energy Express does not guarantee selection for the current year. Performance assessments from those applicants with previous Energy Express experience will be taken into consideration.
• No professional contract that overlaps Energy Express program dates of Thursday, June 1st - Friday, July 24th (Exceptions made for extension of school year due to snow days.)
• A site coordinator cannot be assigned to a site where his/her immediate family member (husband, wife, domestic partner, father, father-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son, stepchild, son-in-law, daughter, stepdaughter, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, cousin, and separated spouse) is an AmeriCorps member.
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