About this opportunity
Habitat for Humanity lists this Homeowner Services Coordinator opportunity in slidell, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Description
Homeowner Services Coordinator
For one year, 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 an 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 home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Organization name: East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity
Nearest metropolitan area: New Orleans, LA
Full-time staff: 3
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 43
Number of homes to be built: 4
Activities and attractions: East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity is located in Slidell, Louisiana, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. The area is known for its beautiful wetlands, waterways, Southern hospitality, seafood, Mardi Gras traditions, and easy access to New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location's availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
• Annual living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 1/2 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker's compensation insurance.
Supplemental Benefits
Grocery gift card - $50 per month
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 developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization.
• 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.
• A personal vehicle is required for service.
Worksite address
slidell, LA, 70461, US
Who can apply
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