Become a Recovery Project Coordinator

As a Project Coordinator, you’ll help organizations build capacity by providing services such as:

  1. Community Engagement, Outreach and Communication

  2. Research Data Collection and Analysis

  3. Coordination of Projects, Programs and Process Improvement

  4. Volunteer Management and Mobilization

  5. Workforce Development

Serve one year making a difference at organizations that support individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorders. As a Recovery Project Coordinator, you will help organizations build capacity to quickly and thoughtfully address the opioid epidemic and other substance use issues.

Visit ampact.us/positions to view the position description.

 

  • Recovery Project Coordinators are currently needed in Minnesota, Illinois, and Virginia.

  • Help organizations build capacity to quickly and thoughtfully address the opioid epidemic

    Support and coordinate a variety of projects, program development and outreach activities

    Receive training, professional development, and ongoing support from staff

  • Get paid a stipend every two weeks

    Earn money for college, trade school, or student loans (up to $7,395)

    Qualify for federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment

    Receive individual health insurance — Monthly premium 100% covered

    Qualify for child care assistance (based on family size and income).

    See more information about perks and benefits.

  • It’s important that you meet the following minimum qualifications before you begin your service:

    • Be 18 years or older

    • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent

    • Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

    • Have served fewer than four terms with AmeriCorps

    • Position does not require a member to be in recovery from a substance use disorder, but those that self-identify as individuals in recovery must have one year of uninterrupted recovery by the start date.

    • Experience with professional computer skills and confidence using computers. Comfort and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), completing internet searches, navigating resources online, completing data entry, using e-mail regularly, including sending attachments, using databases and software, using videoconferencing software, and attending training online.

    For a detailed list of qualifications, please see the position description.

  • We recognize the unique impact of the criminal justice system on individuals and communities affected by substance abuse and the opioid epidemic and encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the recovery community.

    It’s important to know that all AmeriCorps members must complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Some service sites may require additional screening based on state/local laws and regulations.

    For more information about our background check process, please visit ampact.us/background.

Recovery Corps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law.  

We also recognize the unique impact of the criminal justice system on individuals and communities affected by substance abuse and the opioid epidemic and encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the Recovery community. All AmeriCorps members must pass a National Service Criminal history background check and some service sites require additional background checks based on state and local laws and regulations. For more information about our background check process, please visit ampact.us/background.