HFHI AmeriCorps Volunteer Services Coordinator - HFHO

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Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) offers AmeriCorps National Service opportunities which include 46.5 week term of service beginning in late August 2015 through July 2016. This is a temporary position working with volunteers, staff, partner families and community members in the the Habitat for Humanity - Omaha affiliate. The Ameri-Corps program benefits include living allowance, education award, student loan forebearance, health benefits, personal and sick leave and childcare. For additional information on requirements and benefits go to AmeriCorps National Fact Sheet 15-16.pdf

The AmeriCorps position in our Volunteer Services department will educate the community and volunteers about Habitat’s mission and Habitat for Humanity Omaha (HFHO) goals. The goal of the Volunteer Dept. is to recruit new volunteers and retain existing volunteers increasing the number of families served.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The AmeriCorps member will assist in the recruitment and retention of Habitat for Humanity- Omaha volunteers and provide support in the education of Habitat for Humanity’s mission in the community.

• Provide support in development and coordination of outreach activities in the community through relationship building with local organizations, businesses, churches, colleges, schools and other groups;
• Recruit and process individual volunteer applications on an on-going basis;
• Schedule an average 30-40 construction volunteers weekly as well as volunteers for other departments, as needed;
• Act as primary contact to volunteer groups and individual volunteers on weekday and Saturday builds; greeting at start of day and visiting build sites and warehouse to check on progress;
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of volunteer recognition programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience

• A desire to work with low income community, volunteers and advocate for Habitat for Humanity-Omaha

• Knowledge of the AmeriCorps National program, regulations & benefits (click for more details AmeriCorps National Fact Sheet 15-16.pdf )

• Demonstrated experience with MS Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook), and social media

• Ability to work with minimal supervision; previous experience with volunteers is preferred

• Planning, organization and multi-tasking skills; detail oriented

• Valid driver’s license, required

Physical Requirements & Service Site Environment:

• Ability to work in an office environment as well as travel throughout the community for scheduled meetings, presentations and work sites; personal vehicle required with mileage reimbursement; able to lift 25 lbs.; member would share office space with other HFHO staffers but would have designated workspace.

All AmeriCorps are required to attend and participate in the following:

• On site orientation; Tuesdays Staff meeting; at least one HFHO Board meeting; encouraged to attend HFHO events to educate attendees on their service to Habitat
• First Aid/CPR certification training; OSHA & Volunteer Crew Leader training during 1 st month
• Nat’l Service Leadership Conf. (fall); Build-a-thon (spring); Nat’l Days of Service.
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