Program Coordinator (AmeriCorps), Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps

Posted by Rebuilding Together Philadelphia on March 14, 2016

Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator

Title: AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Host Site: Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About Our Community
In Philadelphia, an estimated 131,000 homeowners cannot afford to maintain their homes. For many low-income homeowners, the cost of maintaining an aging home (Philadelphia has some of the oldest housing stock in the nation) is more than many families can manage. They spend as much as 50%of their limited income on home repairs, or are forced to choose between home repairs, buying food and medicine, or paying utility bills. The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator has allowed Rebuilding Together Philadelphia to increase its capacity to both repair more homes and conduct more repairs to make each home truly safe and healthy.

Summary of Position
The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator participates in all aspects of running our Block Build program at Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, from outreach to clients to managing inventory. This position is a great opportunity for someone who likes every day to be different and seeks experience in nonprofit program coordination. They meet with clients, organize logistics for rebuilding projects, and collect data. The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator works as part of our team to increase our capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Community outreach to current and future Block Build sites to gather homeowner applicants with local community partners. Includes: creating outreach materials, building partnerships, meeting with homeowners
 Volunteer management including placement and tracking of volunteers, assisting with rebuilding day management of volunteers on site, and follow-up with volunteers following rebuilding days
 Oversee general volunteers in completing direct hands-on repairs. Ensure that volunteers are trained in their task and have access to tools/materials, that proper safety procedures are being followed, that the work product is of good quality, and that volunteers enjoyed and feel appreciated for their service.
 Carry out direct energy efficiency repairs and upgrades, Occupational Therapy modifications, demo and other preparations for rebuilding projects and assisting skilled contractors as needed
 Arrange purchase and delivery of crucial project needs, including: tools and materials, personal protective equipment, dumpsters and other rented items, water and snacks. Maintain a system for warehouse inventory to allow bulk purchasing, the reuse or repurposing of tools/materials, and an efficient supply chain. Ensure routine maintenance of Rebuilding Together-owned tools between projects.
 Maintain a record-keeping system for program services, including client and project data. Coordinate homeowner intake and tracking. Including: managing requests for applications, conducting initial application review, coordinating technical home inspections, managing collection of intake documentation, and conducting homeowner orientations
 Conduct homeowner surveys pre- and post-build to enable RTP to keep track of short and long-term outcomes and determine client satisfaction
 Complete any paperwork and file closeout for each rebuilding project within the program. Take “before” and “after” photos of homes we improve

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred
 Experience with construction methods, home repair, and housing issues
 Comfort with speaking and presenting in front of groups
 Ability to work equally well on independent projects as well as on collaborative, team projects
 Bachelor’s Degree or trade certification

Required
 Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, 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  Some college or previous professional experience

Description of Physical Demands
The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis as part of their responsibilities to complete direct hands-on repairs and assist with the delivery of materials and tools. The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator must be able to walk, climb stairs, stand, lift, and carry for extended periods of time.

Transportation Needs
 Valid driver’s license and driving record to allow use of affiliate-owned or –rented vehicles or trucks
 Comfort with driving and backing up a trailer (or willingness to learn)

Background Check
CapacityCorps members are required to pass an FBI criminal background check with fingerprints, applicable state background checks, and an NSOPW check. For more information about disqualifying findings, visit our FAQ’s on our website, http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/capacitycorps.

http://togetherwetransform.org/sites/default/files/PDF/AmeriCorps_Jobs/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia_AmeriCorps%20Program%20Coordinator.pdf

Apply here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=60219&fromSearch=true