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Homeowner Services Coordinator, Habitat AmeriCorps -

 At a glance

$18–23K/yr
Medical coverage plus paid time off
Onsite, based in Denver, Colorado, United States, Chicago, Illinois, United States, +18
Work in person from one of the locations
Job
Full-timeFrom April 1 to March 31
US work authorization required

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.


Benefits of AmeriCorps service

  • Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.8
  • Segal Education Award of $6,895, upon successful completion of service.
  • Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
  • Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
  • Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
  • Personal and professional development opportunities.
  • 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.

What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates:

  • Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
  • Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
  • Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
  • Have experience working on a team.
  • Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
  • Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
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