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Homeowner Services Coordinator - AmeriCorps
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity Detroit
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2 people are interested
Homeowner Services Coordinator
Tentative start - Winter, 2022 or open until filled
For one year, you can get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.
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What will you do?
The homeowner services coordinator builds and maintains the pipeline of homeowner families by leading efforts to recruit and educate qualified families for both homeownership and home repair opportunities. This role involves recruiting homeowner family applicants and serving as their point of contact as they go through the application process. Together with a family selection committee, you help select homeowner families for a variety of housing products including new home construction, repair or rehab of existing homes and weatherization projects.
*Coordinate existing programs to recruit homeowner applicants for traditional homeownership opportunities or for expanded housing products such rehab, repair or weather revitalization.
*Conduct applicant orientations and assist families throughout process of completing the housing application.
*Work with the family selection committee to select homeowner families based on established criteria and regulations.
*Work with the family services committee and staff to provide educational opportunities to homeowner families.
*On occasion, build alongside homeowner families as they complete their contract requirements.
This position will focus on homeowner services and neighborhood revitalization aspects of Habitat affiliate operations and will benefit over 65, persons with a disability, military/veteran, youth and young professional populations.
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Where will you serve?
Commonly known and referred to as "The Motor City," there’s no shortage of cool things to do in Detroit, MI. Love a good rock concert, food fest or funky art exhibit? Detroit is always humming with events and activities sure to satisfy. Sample the city’s nationally trending eat-and-drink scene, where there’s a collection of newcomers, pop-up test kitchens and fearless food incubators. Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago are options for weekend traveling and Canada borders Detroit’s southern boundary.
Habitat for Humanity Detroit has been providing affordable housing solutions in the city and the surrounding communities since 1986 serving over 350 families in our community. We work to maintain homeownership opportunities and improve the quality of life for individuals and families through new home construction, home rehabilitations, home repairs and various community projects.
This year is an exciting time to be a part of Habitat Detroit’s continuing growth, as we strive to meet the need for affordable homeownership and repair opportunities. Our AmeriCorps members complete their service year not only with new, transferable skills but also with a sense of community that only Habitat for Humanity Detroit can provide. To learn more about our mission and work, visit www.habitatdetroit.org.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
*Living allowance $16,300 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
* Segal Education Award of $6,345, upon successful completion of service.
*Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
*Personal and medical leave - approximately 10 days total.
*Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
* Child care benefits, if you qualify.
*Worker’s compensation insurance.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
*Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
*Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Detail oriented and highly organized.
*Experience working with volunteers, teaching or group facilitation
*Experience working as a member of a team.
*Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
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1 Shift
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09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Typically Monday through Friday. Occasional night and weekend events.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with Habitat for Humanity Detroit
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Habitat for Humanity Detroit
Location:
14325 Jane Street, Detroit, MI 48205, US
Mission Statement
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Detroit brings people together from all walks of life to build homes, communities and hope.
Description
The official purpose of Habitat for Humanity is to sponsor specific projects in habitat development locally by constructing modest but adequate housing, and to associate with other organizations functioning with purposes consistent with those of Habitat.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
14325 Jane StreetDetroit, MI 48205
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2021
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Data Entry
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Project Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a 45 week, full time commitment with a stipend and other available benefits. To learn more and to apply, go to: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/americorps/homeowner-services-coordinator-2021-22-7053br
- To learn more and to apply, go to: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/americorps/homeowner-services-coordinator-2021-22-7053br