Recovery Project Coordinator

To succeed as a Recovery Project Coordinator at Recovery Corps, you need to meet several essential qualifications. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. You should be dependable, able to understand and follow instructions, and have basic computer skills, including navigating the internet and using email. Fluency in English for speaking, reading, and writing is required, and a successful background check is mandatory.

As a Recovery Project Coordinator at Recovery Corps, your core responsibilities will include facilitating research and data collection, leading focus groups, mobilizing volunteers, and advancing health campaigns. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to conduct training on pathways to recovery and share your experience with the community. This position is all about enhancing service goals at your site while supporting community engagement.

Recovery Corps is currently hiring for the 2025-26 program year, with positions running from September 2025 to July 2026. Full-time Recovery Project Coordinators will work 40 hours per week during daytime hours from Monday to Friday, with time off on holidays. Additionally, part-time positions of 25 hours a week are also available, providing flexibility to fit your lifestyle.

As a Recovery Project Coordinator with Recovery Corps, you’ll benefit from a competitive compensation package, earning $16.24 per hour served, along with additional perks. Full-time members receive free individual health insurance coverage, child care assistance based on income and family size, and access to a member assistance program. You’ll also gain education benefits, including a substantial amount toward college tuition or student loans and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

If you have any questions or need more information about the Recovery Project Coordinator position at Recovery Corps, feel free to reach out! You can contact us at 866-859-2825 or via email at join@ampact.us. We’re always here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

When answering this question, highlight your passion for community service and the specific reason you are drawn to support recovery initiatives. Discuss personal experiences, if applicable, or your commitment to making a positive impact on the opioid epidemic. Show your enthusiasm for being part of a team that prioritizes community well-being.

For this question, choose a specific project where you took the lead. Explain your role, what challenges you faced, and how you overcame them to achieve successful results. Emphasize your organizational skills and ability to engage stakeholders, which are crucial for a Recovery Project Coordinator.

Outline strategies you would use to connect with the community, such as conducting needs assessments, hosting events, or collaborating with local organizations. Discuss the importance of building relationships and how you would approach outreach efforts to ensure maximum community involvement.

Identify key skills that align with the job, such as project management, communication, teamwork, and data analysis. Provide examples of how you possess these skills in previous roles or experiences to demonstrate your qualifications for the Recovery Project Coordinator position.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing communication and collaboration. Provide an example of a conflict you've managed, detailing how you listened to all parties, facilitated discussions, and worked toward a constructive solution, demonstrating your leadership capabilities.

Explain different methods of data collection, such as surveys, interviews, or focus groups, that you would employ as a Recovery Project Coordinator. Highlight your analytical skills and how you would interpret the data to inform community needs and drive effective programming.

Share strategies that would motivate and attract volunteers, such as creating engaging onboarding processes, providing clear role definitions, and recognizing volunteer contributions. Your answer should show an understanding of the vital role volunteers play in community recovery efforts.

Indicate your commitment to professional development through trainings and continuous learning. Discuss specific areas you would like to improve in or specific skills such as project coordination or community engagement that you aim to develop during your time as a Recovery Project Coordinator.

Emphasize your attention to detail and ability to manage your time effectively. Discuss your methods for ensuring clarity in communication, such as seeking feedback, asking clarifying questions, or creating checklists to stay organized during project execution.

Discuss the importance of community engagement in building trust and promoting effective recovery initiatives. Explain how engaging with community members can lead to identifying specific needs, fostering collaboration, and ultimately improving the services provided by organizations like Recovery Corps.