AmeriCorps Program Coordinator (Spring 2024)

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90% of your time:

• Work with other team members to coordinate the client application process, including: assisting potential clients with the application, assisting with homeowner application intake, completing initial interviews with clients, and tracking the client application/approval process in the database.
• Collaborate with staff to schedule projects and develop project timelines, meet with clients to ensure they know what to expect, and interview or survey homeowners and volunteers after project completion to capture their experiences with Rebuilding Together.
• Pursue a robust client outreach strategy that will increase awareness of our services among our target populations, including: attending community meetings and other events; creating and distributing materials; contributing client-focused content for social media, newsletter, and website; presenting at community organizations and tabling at resource and volunteer fairs.
• Maintain a record-keeping system for program services, including client, home assessment, and project data. Evaluate program data and create reports on progress toward program goals. Complete any paperwork and file closeout for each rebuilding project within the program.

10% of your time:

• Complete direct hands-on repairs, including but not limited to: rough/trim carpentry, tile work, grab bar installation, wheel chair ramp/safe entry/egress repairs, interior/exterior painting, and weatherization.
• Assist with purchase and delivery of crucial project needs, including: tools and materials, personal protective equipment, dumpsters and other rented items, water and snacks. Assist with logistics through pulling, staging, stocking, and delivery of construction materials.
• Meet with clients to complete home assessments, develop a work scope and materials list, and collaborate with other team members to develop a project timeline (especially if coordination with volunteers or contractors is required).
  

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, and use of internet
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where each team member must balance being organized and detail-orientated with being flexible and keeping up with changing scopes of project work
• Ability to communicate in clear and encouraging language with a diverse community and staff—in writing, in person, and over the phone

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant life/work experience
• Experience with database (Salesforce), or willingness to learn
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to make connections and build relationships with volunteers
• Ability to work with diverse clients, volunteers, and staff to create a friendly, helpful atmosphere
• Volunteer service experience; managing or coordinating other volunteers is a plus

Benefits

• Living allowance over all 11-month terms of service:
• Part-time 20hrs/wk (900hr term) - $11,088
• Additional High Cost of Living Stipend:
• Part-time 20hrs/wk (900hr term) - $250/month to cover high, local living expenses
• Signing bonus for second year+ members of any AmeriCorps program:

• Part-time 20hrs/wk (900hr term) - $350
• Eligible for a relocation reimbursement of up to $400 for qualifying expenses.
• Health insurance including dental and vision plans (only available to full-time members).
• May be eligible for scholarships for graduate certificates in Nonprofit Leadership & Management or similar.
• Professional development benefit of $300/member provided by RT National.
• Mental Health benefit provided by RT National (covers 6 visits with a mental health professional OR 6 months of an online/tele-service subscription).
• Education Award for qualifying education expenses or loans, upon completion of the term of service:
• Part-time 20hrs/wk (900hr term) - $3,447.50
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment.
• Positions are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• AmeriCorps childcare benefit.

To learn more about our benefits and/or commitment requirements, visit our FAQ page on our website at www.rebuildingtogether.org/capacitycorps.