Jobs

Volunteer Services & AmeriCorps Program Manager

Start Date: October 1, 2010
As a member of the affiliate’s management team, responsible for the development & oversight of the Volunteer Services Program which addresses the evolving needs of the affiliate.

• Responsible for recruitment, scheduling & training of volunteers for the office, committees & onsite construction.
• Maintain & implement a construction & non-construction volunteer calendar that meets the needs of the Construction Team & affiliate.
• Support the construction team in the orientation and training of construction volunteers.
• Manage the affiliate’s online volunteer sign-up software.
• Manage the transfer of volunteer information from sign-in sheets, & liability waivers into the affiliate’s database, SAGE.
• Conduct background checks on volunteers, when required.
• Implement & facilitate a volunteer recognition program.
• Evaluate the volunteer program through the use & monitoring of comment cards & surveys.
• Development & oversight of program budget in conjunction with the affiliate’s annual budgeting process.
• Oversee and mentor the Volunteer Relations Committee.
• Responsible for working with the Communications officer to update website, provide volunteer related content for e-newsletter, new media and PR.

As a member of the affiliate’s management team, responsible for the development & oversight of the AmeriCorps Program which addresses the evolving needs of the affiliate.

• Prepare AmeriCorps grant request & coordinate input from other departments.
• Develop & oversee implementation & reporting of results of annual Evaluation Plan.
• Development & oversight of annual AmeriCorps budget in cooperation with the Finance Department.
• Recruit a full-team of qualified members committed to serving a full-term service. Recruitment Expectation: 100%; Retention Expectation: Not less than 90%
• Develop & foster appropriate relationships with the Construction Team & other AmeriCorps Position
• Supervisors to insure proper member placement & standards of the program are being met.
• Ensure successful completion of enrollment & exit paperwork.
• Ensure successful completion of all monthly & annual reporting, including: exception/team time reports & progress reports.
• Provide orientation, guidance, training, coaching, & recognition opportunities while holding members accountable to ensure member & program success.
• Facilitate & ensure member participation in required AmeriCorps events.
• Facilitate evaluations twice per year with AmeriCorps Position Supervisors & members
• Implement disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Ensure members serve full-time & complete a minimum of 1,700 hours of service.
• Organize a graduation event for each team, per program year.
• Facilitate legislative site visits with AmeriCorps, as defined in the WSC Evaluation Plan.
• In cooperation with the Special Events & Communications Officer, facilitate media events (newspaper article, TV or radio coverage, etc), as defined in the WSC Evaluation Plan.

Other Duties as Assigned: All Habitat for Humanity of East King County job descriptions underscore the team approach needed to be successful.

Minimum Background/Qualifications

• Volunteer Coordination or Management Experience
• 5+ years Management Experience
• Training & Facilitation
• Grant Development & Management
• Conflict Management
• Commitment to Habitat’s housing ministry goals
• Project Management
• Community Relations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people of different races, faiths and incomes
• Process & Procedure Design & Implementation

Desired Background/Qualifications

• Previous AmeriCorps Member or Supervisor

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Tom Granger, Executive Director at tom@habitatekc.org.

Habitat for Humanity is an international, nonprofit organization that works to eliminate substandard, poverty housing from the face of the earth. The East King County affiliate’s mission is to empower families, build community and create hope.

Resumes will be accepted until August 31, 2010.

AmeriCorps Program

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2010 - 07/15/2011

Application Deadline: Seeking to fill position as soon as possible

AmeriCorps Member Duties: In the office 3 days a week & onsite 2 days, the Volunteer Coordinator will manage all individual volunteer requests and support the Volunteer Services Manager in program operations. Responsibilities include: recruitment, scheduling & orientation of all individual volunteers for the office, construction sites, committees, events & the affiliates evolving needs; management of online scheduling software; collect, track & report monthly volunteer data; volunteer recognition and retention. Onsite the VC oversees volunteer sign-in, ensuring all are welcomed & oriented as they arrive.

Required Skills: Previous volunteer coordination or substantial community service experience; customer service oriented attitude; highly proficient in all Microsoft Suite programs; writing/editing; very organized; attention to detail; public speaking; "go-with-the-flow" attitude; considerate & direct communication, highly proficient internet research skills. Design/html experience, scheduling & previous involvement with Habitat or AmeriCorps a plus.

Program Benefits: Monthly Stipend $1050 (less tax), $5,350 Education award upon successful completion of service , Student Loan Forbearance (on qualified, federal student loans), Health Coverage , Optional Vanpool, Childcare assistance if eligible

Service Description: Habitat for Humanity of East King County (HFHEKC) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, which operates independently while serving the same mission and goals as Habitat for Humanity International. The Eastside chapter is one of over 30 Habitat affiliates in Washington State. Our purpose is to build homes and sell them at no profit to qualified families on the Eastside. We serve Bellevue, Redmond, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Carnation, Woodinville, and other cities east of Seattle. Our goal is to lay a foundation for a stronger community by working with people who are dedicated to building a better life for themselves. To achieve this goal, we depend on donated land, labor, money, and materials from individuals, faith communities, and local businesses. We accept government funding only in the form of land donations or funding for land acquisition and development. Volunteers of all skill levels work together with the homeowners and Habitat staff in a cooperative partnership to construct our homes. This is a fun and rewarding way to spend the day. Our AmeriCorps Program by large supports HFH EKC's volunteer program by coordinating and facilitating volunteers onsite, in the office, and volunteers that support the families that purchase our homes.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Tuesday – Saturday, 40 hours a week

To Apply:

1. Send resume and cover letter to Elise Cope, elise@habitatekc.org
2. Complete an AmeriCorps application online by visiting: Habitat for Humanity East King County, Volunteer Coordinator

It is the policy of this company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental handicap or veteran status.