Family Selection & Volunteer Coordinator

The Family Selection Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director. Principal Objective of Position: To educate, recruit homeowner candidates, provide credit counseling services and support to homeowners-in-process (HIP), Coordinate and support HIP classes, and support the families during the application process and after the ownership. Coordinate the sweat equity hours for the partner families, In partnership with the Associate Director, coordinate volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals. This includes recruiting, scheduling, communication with construction team and the volunteers, follow ups, volunteer appreciation efforts, etc.

Educate community about Habitat Alamance & the potential for low-income families to qualify for homeownership (15%)
Increase number of qualified applicants
Build partnerships with local organizations & churches
Advertise homeownership program via newspaper, church bulletin inserts, brochures, newspapers and Outreach events.
Organize presentations at partner organizations, churches, other service agencies & employers
Select qualified families in advance of house construction based on need for adequate shelter, ability to pay for the

Habitat home, & willingness to partner with the organization (35%)
Objective: Select qualified families in time for optimal family choices & to fully participate in the partnership that is designed to promote successful homeownership.

Provide excellent, compassionate service to families interested in applying to the homeownership program
Follow up phone calls on applications that have been sent
Process application, ensures legal compliance
Create an Application Summary. Ensure the applicant meets criteria of ability to pay & willingness to partner.
Prepare the files to the family selection Committee
Coordinate Home Visit with the family to identify housing need, further educate family about CHFH process and long-term commitment, & verify willingness to partner
Pull criminal history
Track the sweat equity Hours

Support Volunteer Coordination with the Associate Director (35%)
Objective
Ensure Recruitment, Coordination, and Retention of Volunteers
Connect with local organizations, companies, schools, faith-based groups, etc. to recruit volunteers to keep a steady flow of volunteer support for our build site, ReStore, and office. May require attending events or doing presentations to engage new volunteers.
Maintain the calendar to make sure individuals and groups are scheduled correctly and provide attentive communication and follow up with volunteers including a feedback form.
Coordinate with the construction team, place and time for construction service and any changes that happen due to weather, subcontractors, etc.
Ensure logistics are well-planned –at the construction site, equipment, or materials, workload, etc.
Oversee volunteer appreciation efforts and events, especially for the Core Crew (regular volunteers).

Objective
Help keep partner families on track towards achieving each goal in successful homeownership & the construction process by facilitating awareness of what is needed to meet all parties’ objectives (Homeowners, Construction, Family Services)

Work closely with Family Services and Construction Managers to coordinate house assignment build schedule
Set up regular check-in meetings with families
Focus on re-orienting (letter of intent, new partner checklist, setting up closing cost payment
Act as a liaison to negotiate families’ schedule with required meetings
Re-verify Income / Credit
Assist with maintenance walkthroughs

Work as part of a team to support vision, values and business plan of Habitat (15%)
Administration – maintain records of all activities, prepare & submit reports (including homeownership process, monthly Family Services highlights, outreach report)
Participate in staff meetings, & other organizational development activities
Assist with overall operation of Family Services
Volunteer recruitment, training & FS committee support

Minimum Requirements
Education - Minimum associate degree.
Skills (Office/Computers/Equipment)
Bilingual Prefer English/Spanish
Fluent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, office, Publisher.
Strong Administrative and organizational skills.
Good Communications (written/verbal)
Strong Interpersonal People Skills, positive, Can-Do Attitude
Dedicated to transforming people’s lives through homeownership.

24 hours per week. Some Evening and weekend work required/ flexible schedule during the summer.
Salary: $16-19 per Hour

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Patricia Morales: [email protected]


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