Homeowner Services Coordinator - 2022-23
Homeowner Services Coordinator
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.
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 mortgage services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Casselberry is in the southern portion of Seminole County, Florida. It is approximately 10 miles north from Orlando, the theme park capital of the world. Orlando attractions have grown to include world-famous restaurants, high-end outlet shopping centers, theatrical performances, and amazing concert
and sporting event venues. There are many local museums and art-lovers enjoy the number of small, funky galleries and art studios. The Orlando area has several parks and lakes that are great for relaxing, exercise and adventure. Great beaches on the Atlantic Ocean are only about an hour away. Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka is based in Casselberry. We were founded 30 years ago and have built 200 homes and impacted 200 families during that time. Our AmeriCorps members play an integral role in providing leadership, resources, and engaging volunteers to become champions for our mission. They create new tools and systems to build our organization’s capacity to provide more services to more individuals and families. Our members typically interact with over 500 volunteers, partner families and community stakeholders. During a year of service with Habitat Seminole-Apopka, AmeriCorps members gain insight to the inner workings of a nonprofit organization and gain hands-on experience in leadership, public speaking and community development. To learn more about our mission, visit www.habitatseminoleapopka.org.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
*Living allowance $17,000 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
*Segal Education Award of $6,495, 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.
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.
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 mortgage services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Casselberry is in the southern portion of Seminole County, Florida. It is approximately 10 miles north from Orlando, the theme park capital of the world. Orlando attractions have grown to include world-famous restaurants, high-end outlet shopping centers, theatrical performances, and amazing concert
and sporting event venues. There are many local museums and art-lovers enjoy the number of small, funky galleries and art studios. The Orlando area has several parks and lakes that are great for relaxing, exercise and adventure. Great beaches on the Atlantic Ocean are only about an hour away. Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka is based in Casselberry. We were founded 30 years ago and have built 200 homes and impacted 200 families during that time. Our AmeriCorps members play an integral role in providing leadership, resources, and engaging volunteers to become champions for our mission. They create new tools and systems to build our organization’s capacity to provide more services to more individuals and families. Our members typically interact with over 500 volunteers, partner families and community stakeholders. During a year of service with Habitat Seminole-Apopka, AmeriCorps members gain insight to the inner workings of a nonprofit organization and gain hands-on experience in leadership, public speaking and community development. To learn more about our mission, visit www.habitatseminoleapopka.org.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
*Living allowance $17,000 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
*Segal Education Award of $6,495, 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.
Location:
Casselberry, FL
State/Region:
Florida
Job Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Employment Type:
AmeriCorps
Travel:
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
