AmeriCorps VISTA Homeownership Program Assistant

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As our affiliate grows and continues to create new homeowners and new Habitat communities every year, there is a need to put systems in place that allow us to connect with current homeowners, maintain stable and well-functioning homeowner’s associations, and access our impact on partner families. This position will work with Habitat homeowner’s associations to improve their processes for annual meeting and elections and will develop a new homeowner’s association in a new Habitat community. They will also work to improve the livability of existing Habitat communities by instituting crime prevention strategies. Another goal of the position is to allow us to better serve partner families through evaluation of our impact via an in depth homeowner survey.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Habitat homeowners association to put systems in place for holding annual meetings and board member elections
• Develop and facilitate peer support group of Habitat homeowner’s association board members from various Habitat communities throughout the metro area
• Develop quarterly newsletter that includes seasonal home maintenance suggestions for Habitat homeowners; create template for ongoing use by affiliate
• Facilitate the Development of a Condo Association at the Trillium Court Habitat development
• Work with homeowners in Habitat communities to set up neighborhood watch programs and other crime prevention strategies
• Research simultaneous translation resources available in Multnomah County and develop system for use by affiliate homeownership staff
• Develop and implement homeowner impact survey for new homeowner and home repair participants
• Complete the reporting and timesheet requirements of the AmeriCorps program in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner

Required:

• Age 18 or older
• A U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Ability to work with low-income families of very diverse backgrounds
  • Interest in and commitment to low-income homeownership
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Word/Excel/Power Point/Internet research
  • A second language is highly desirable, with preferred languages being Spanish or Arabic
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge about community development preffered
  • Knowledgeable about the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people
  • Detail oriented and highly organized
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Strong research skills

AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a living allowance, education award upon completion of the service year, health benefits and childcare benefits if eligible.

• Living allowance - $927 per month
• Education award - $5,550 upon successful completion of service or end-of-service stipend of $1,500 after the successful completion of service

To apply, submit a motivational statement along with your resume to: marianne@habitatportlandmetro.org with "HFH AmeriCorps" in the subject by Wednesday, September 3, at 5:00 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East revitalizes neighborhoods, builds affordable and sustainable homes, and empowers families through successful homeownership. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global home building movement. Habitat welcomes people from all walks of life to partner in serving families in need and creating a better community for everyone who lives here.