Program Associate, AmeriCorps WD

Join Our Mission. Shape the Future.

At NCOA, we are on a mission to create the conditions for all to age well in America—today and into the future. Every day, we work to improve the lives of millions of older adults through innovative programs, trusted advocacy, and meaningful partnerships that advance health, economic security, and equity.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Program Associate, AmeriCorps Workforce Development to bring their expertise, passion, and commitment to help drive our mission forward. This team member will play a pivotal role in supporting the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program by coordinating participant services, strengthening community and employer partnerships, and helping older adults build the skills and experience needed to pursue meaningful employment opportunities.

The ideal candidate is an organized and relationship-focused program professional who thrives on supporting participants, building community relationships, and coordinating multiple priorities to help older adults successfully navigate training, volunteer service, and pathways to employment. They will embrace and exemplify NCOA's core values of Caring for All, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect, fostering a culture of excellence while helping ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to age with dignity, purpose, and security.

If you are ready to make a lasting difference while leading with purpose, we invite you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Associate, AmeriCorps Workforce Development plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of workforce development initiatives within the Center for Economic Well-Being (CEW). This includes providing program, participant, and operational support for the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (SDP) activities in Wheeling, West Virginia. Working both independently and collaboratively, the Program Associate partners with internal staff, community organizations, employers, training providers, and volunteers to support successful program implementation and advance workforce development goals.

Working closely with the AmeriCorps program team, the Program Associate supports AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers throughout the West Virginia Northern Panhandle, western Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio by coordinating participant recruitment, volunteer service, training, mentoring, and employment readiness activities for adults age 55 and older. The Program Associate builds relationships with the local business community to expand workforce opportunities for older adults and support participants in obtaining permanent employment. This position emphasizes providing quality volunteer experiences and specialized training that prepare older adults for permanent employment.

About the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (SDP): 

The AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (SDP) is funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and supports older adults in obtaining permanent employment in skilled labor and professional careers. Grantee organizations—including NCOA—provide:  

Positions at this level typically report to an associate director or director and require experience supporting projects and managing tasks or deliverables. Incumbents are required to exercise judgement within their scope of work based on defined guidelines. Incumbents generally have one or more years of experience in their discipline and a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, as well as substantive experience at this level.Graduate level degrees may be considered in lieu of experience. 

*This grant-funded position is a short-term, temporary position that is funded through June 30, 2028, and designed to be filled by a W-2 employee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit or use a standing desk. 
• Occasionally required to walk. 
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. 
• Frequently required to talk or listen. 
• Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb stairs.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Primarily office-based in Wheeling, WV, with a hybrid schedule. 
• Regular travel throughout the service area is required for partner meetings, events, and other partner engagements.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a collaborative, mission-driven professional with a passion for creating meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the application link provided. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding this position.

NCOA is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range published in this job posting reflects the market range for positions based in the Wheeling, WV region. Because NCOA employs staff in multiple states, compensation may vary based on an employee's primary work location through our geographic pay structure. Geographic differentials are established using regional labor market data to ensure competitive and equitable pay across locations. Final starting salary will be determined based on the employee's work location, relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.

NCOA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.