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Veteran's Build Project Development
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County
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This is a service year as an AmeriCorps VISTA that offers a stipend for full-time service throughout one year.
As a Project Development VISTA, you will work with staff and volunteers to develop and implement a Veteran Build Program, with our upcoming build in Gold Bar, Washington, by developing strategies to build leadership and leverage resources that increase the number of veteran/military families served and the number of veteran volunteers serving the Habitat mission. At the end of your service year, the goal is to have two new homeowners with a veteran background, several new volunteers from the veteran community, and a lasting Veteran Build Program.
Required Qualifications:
* 18 years of age or older
* U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
* High school diploma or GED equivalent (or agree to work towards one while serving)
* Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word/Excel)
* High attention to detail and extremely organized
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Helpful Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in Communications, Business, Project Management or Nonprofit Field
* Project management and planning skills, and ability to drive a large long-term project while working collaboratively with other staff
* Experience working with veterans
Benefits of Service:
* For more information about these benefits (excluding MAP), please visit the VISTA Campus.
* AmeriCorps VISTA living allowance of $14,664 (paid over the 1 year of full-time service) - determined by geographic area
* Segal Education Award of $5,815 (lifetime maximum of 2 ) OR end-of-service cash stipend of $1,500 - both are dependent on successful completion of service
* Healthcare Allowance - a reimbursement program that covers some out-of-pocket, non-premium costs, up to $7,150, associated with healthcare. Please note: this is not a healthcare insurance plan; if you do not have healthcare coverage, you have 60 days from your service start date to sign-up for healthcare coverage through the Marketplace .
* Child Care Benefits (if eligible)
* Relocation Travel Allowance up to $1,000 & Settling In Allowance of $550 (if eligible)
* Student Loan Forbearance (if eligible)
* 10 personal and 10 sick leave days
* Approx. 10 holidays (dependent on service location)
* Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) Status - upon successfully completing service, you will receive one year of NCE for employment in the federal government. Please note: this does not guarantee you a federal job.
* Member Assistance Program (MAP) - offers free services, such as counseling and financial planning resources
What’s in it for you?
At the end of the service year, you will have helped us raise $120,000 by utilizing the systems and opportunities that you identified. As a result, you will have helped us develop and implement a lasting Veteran Build Program, as well as provide housing to two new homeowners with a veteran background, and recruit several new volunteers from the veteran community.
What’s needed to apply?
* Resume (tell us about your experience)
* Motivation Statement (express why you want to serve) - input in "Cover Letter" section
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About Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County
Location:
16929 Highway 99, Suite 100, Lynnwood, WA 98037, US
Mission Statement
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County brings people together to build homes, community and hope. We envision a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to live.
Description
Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County is a registered charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Washington. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support and volunteering, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
16929 Hwy 99Ste 100Lynnwood, WA 98037
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Networking
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- One year of full-time service for a stipend
- Must be willing to participate in AmeriCorps training requirements and partner with AmeriCorps