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Organization | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville |
Type | Full Time |
Application Deadline | August 12, 2017 |
College Degree Required? | Yes |
hiring@cvillehabitat.org | |
Phone | (434) 293-9066 |
Description
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is currently seeking a full-time Homeowner Services Associate to assist with homeowner selection and support. The Homeowner Services Associate will be the “frontline” of our Homeowner Services Department and will play a fundamental role in working with community members to achieve their goal of safe, decent and affordable housing. Ability to work effectively and compassionately with those from all socioeconomic backgrounds a must.
Resume AND cover letter required. No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.
HFHGC is an EOE. Women, minorities and protected individuals such as those covered by Section 3 are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties
- Provide outreach to the community regarding potential Homebuyer Partnerships
- Schedule and lead Applicant Information Meetings
- Manage publicity for Homeowner Selection and Support
- Assist with processing of applications, including running credit reports, requesting documentation, setting up files, scheduling interview appointments, etc.
- Manage Habitat Homebuyer files and track documents
- Assist with partnership meetings; arrange for space and food, coordinate guests, send reminders, manage RSVPs, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by Homeowner Services Manager
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Ability to work effectively and compassionately with low-income residents.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, colleagues and Board and committee members
- Demonstrated ability to multi‐task, plan, organize, and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Command knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other common non‐profit database software
- Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
- Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission of service to others and to lending a hand to community members enmeshed in generational, housing poverty
- Positive, “can do” personality