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Current Job Openings
Construction Supervisor
The Construction Supervisor’s primary responsibility is to oversee the construction of assigned homes. They will perform and manage others in the performance of tasks directly related to building Habitat houses, while adhering to high standards of quality, safety, and team participation. The Construction Supervisor will work primarily “on-site” directly managing all aspects home construction.
Prerequisite Requirements:
- Positive, “can do” personality
- Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission of service to others
- Natural preference for working in a team environment
- Extensive on-site experience with residential construction
- Familiarity with sustainable and green building practices including EarthCraft and Energy Star certifications
- Strong construction skills including structural framing, siding, drywall, roofing, finish carpentry, etc.
- Proven ability to teach building skills, lead groups and work well with people of diverse skill levels and backgrounds.
- Excellent delegation and leadership skills.
- Considerable knowledge and experience in the construction/contracting business. Construction management experience a plus.
- Ability to work well with diverse populations including sponsors, partner families, staff, community leaders, board members, and other volunteers
- Strong organizational skills including ability to multi-task effectively
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
- Ability to create and maintain a schedule
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a constantly changing environment
- Professional appearance at all times (to include no altered shirts, political or other potentially offensive comments, etc.) befitting the public face of Habitat on the job site
- Ability to work Saturdays (Tuesday – Saturday)
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to construction projects designated by Director of Construction
- Ensure that assigned houses are built on schedule and budget
- Ensure that houses are built in accordance with current building codes, and HFHI and HFHGC requirements (including any additional standards set forth by the Board)
- Train Assistant Supervisors, Crew Leaders and Volunteer Crew Leaders in safety, construction techniques, volunteer supervision and use and maintenance of Habitat property and equipment
- Directly supervise Assistant Supervisors, through construction and leadership training, mentoring, and daily instruction in a manner that supports their personal and professional growth
- Supervise, schedule and manage all subcontractors on assigned homes
- Plan for each work day to ensure all necessary material and human resources are available to complete tasks efficiently
- Coordinate all necessary municipal inspections for assigned houses throughout construction process
- Order and ensure all necessary materials and tools are onsite to complete scheduled tasks; perform material takeoffs to ensure efficiency
- Perform routine inspections of all houses to ensure quality control
- Participate in the creation and management of project budgets
- Ensure that proper safety procedures are implemented and adhered to by all staff and volunteers
- Ensure that assigned project sites are safe, clean, and orderly at the end of each work day
- Coordinate and execute safety training to paid construction staff and volunteer Crew Leaders
- Facilitate Partner Family participation in construction activities
- Be knowledgeable about Habitat’s mission and convey it effectively to volunteers
- Suggest potential advantageous building practices and material cost saving opportunities to Director of Construction
- Advise Director of Construction on current and future practice and design issues and how they impact our model of building
- Participate in planning and scheduling of volunteers and construction staff on a weekly basis
- Assist Director of Construction in development of new house plans
- Identify volunteer jobs/needs not currently filled and communicate needs to Director of Construction and Volunteer Manager
- Understand need to balance critical path objectives with maximized volunteer engagement
- Create a safe, fun and inviting environment for all volunteers & Partner Families
- Utilize Habitat's administrative tools for job management
- Coordinate all material purchasing for assigned projects
- Work to create a continuity of construction techniques and volunteer experience across all Habitat jobsites
- Ensure consistent presence on job sites and serve as crew leader as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Construction
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Crew Leader 1
Crew Leader 1s work alongside other CL1s, CL2s, and Construction Supervisors to train and supervise volunteers in the construction of affordable housing. As you are trained in tasks related to the residential construction process, you will also train and lead volunteers who will help you accomplish daily and weekly goals. Success in the role of a Construction Crew Leader I (CL1) is defined by an eagerness for executing projects to the highest level of professionalism & craftsmanship while fostering lasting relationships with Partner Families and Volunteers.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist teammates in the creation of a safety plan each morning.
- Assist teammates in maintaining a clean and organized jobsite.
- Meet with your teammates each week to help produce a plan for volunteer tasks, and review it at the end of each day to reevaluate and set additional goals (Google Calendar). These plans will be communicated to Volunteer Management.
- Take an active role in keeping track of volunteer forms and request additional forms when necessary.
- Assist teammates in completing daily logs (Procore).
- Communicate with my teammates to ensure materials, tools, and PPE are available when needed and secured appropriately at the end of each day.
- Ensure that you can accurately communicate how to safely perform each task that is assigned to a volunteer and remain available throughout the day.
- Ensure that a safety talk (Toolbox Talk) is completed every week during lunch.
- Take an active role in producing a high-quality home by ensuring volunteers know how to perform each task and by coaching them on techniques throughout their day.
Position & Company Standards:
- Our People: We are the type of people who run to the fire and stay through the hurricane.
- We take inspiration from the roots of Habitat as a radical yet simple response to global housing poverty and segregation.
- We see challenges as opportunities
- We bring a positive attitude to our roles every day, inspiring and motivating colleagues, volunteers, Partner Families and community members to do the same
- We seek peers who are similarly dedicated and committed to the mission, who are in it for the long term and who share our unquenchable desire to achieve the greater good
- We recognize that excellence in even the smallest things are only possible if the whole team thrives
- We bring our own true selves to work and, in doing so, we find joy with those around us
- Our Relationships: We are agents of hope.
- We understand that our work is about building and strengthening relationships, and by doing so, we are able to extend our reach beyond individuals to whole communities
- We work each day to create a culture of humility, where people listen deeply and without judgment
- We aim to infuse each interaction—among ourselves and with everyone with whom we come into contact—with humanity and respect
- We work alongside our partners, helping them draw upon their strengths to create positive community change
- We pride ourselves on professionalism, compassion and accountability, recognizing that every interaction matters in growing and sustaining the mission
- We make the seemingly impossible possible every day in communities by opening ourselves up to be inspired by the people with whom we work
- We recognize that healthy and thriving families, teams and communities are built upon their strengths
- Our Work: We strive to strengthen community in everything we do and we operate in a relentlessly appreciative way.
- We see ourselves as humble, servant leaders, responsive to the needs, desires and potential of others and of the greater community
- We offer a hand up and not a hand out, thereby helping individual partners, families and communities realize their own full potential in an enduring way
- We recognize that the blessings of our work extend to those who have the opportunity to offer their support
- We are all ambassadors for the Habitat mission, each of us responsible for spreading the word and helping advocate for a more inclusive approach to housing and communities
- We believe that innovation—social, financial, organizational, etc.—is critical to our ability to make a profound and lasting impact
- We work tirelessly and creatively to build relationships of mutual benefit, always searching for win-win solutions and leaving people with whom we interact feeling respected and heard
- We pause to reflect on our accomplishments, to honestly assess what we can do better and to celebrate our accomplishments with each other
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Advancement Communications Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY
The Advancement Communications Coordinator provides writing and logistical support for the Advancement department, with a particular focus on Grants and Communications. The incumbent will serve on both of these cross-functional teams and ensure a high degree of coordination in and between the areas, craft successful communications that reach a wide array of audiences, and work collaboratively across the organization to promote Habitat’s culture of philanthropy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Content creation: Craft visuals and narrative for a variety of print and digital communications.
- Website Management Support: Assist with content cataloging and Habitat-wide website update/refresh, as well as ongoing updates.
- Prepare Mass Communications: Employ CRM and EMS email and form building, as necessary, to send newsletters and other electronic communications.
- Social Media and Marketing Campaign Management: Assist with reporting and metrics for social media posts, email and mail campaigns....
FULL job description HERE
Bilingual Family Services Specialist (English-Spanish)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Bilingual Family Services Specialist (FSS) is part of Habitat’s Department of Family and Community Partnerships, which provides direct services and support for applicants and Habitat homebuyers. The Department is made up of both Financial Coaching staff who support families individually as they journey towards homeownership, as well as Community Engagement staff that support each neighborhood or build to anticipate and react to challenges pre and post closing. Habitat aims not only to ensure families have access to decent and affordable homes but also the support, skills and resources needed to successfully transition into their home and thrive in their new communities. The FSS will provide individualized support to Habitat homebuyers and homeowners to ensure the long-term success of Homebuyer families as they move into their homes. This person will work in preparing homebuyers during the pre-purchase phase, assist with closings, and continue to support homeowners after closing. This position reports to the Director of Community and Family Services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-/Post-closing Homebuyer Support
- In collaboration with the Homeowner Services Team, provide direct support to homebuyer families to assist them in successfully completing their program requirements; includes tracking families’ progress toward completing sweat equity requirements, homebuyer education classes, Community Conversations, making a down payment and other goals; provide regular check-ins and support for families preparing for homeownership in Habitat’s Homebuyer program
- In conjunction with the Director of Community and Family Services, develop, coordinate and teach homebuyer education classes on a variety of topics including home maintenance, HOAs, warranties, advocacy, etc. (in English/Spanish)
FULL job description here
Carlton Property Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Habitat possesses a unique approach to property management and embraces the core principles of Property Management for Success and Non-displacement of residents. Under these principles, Habitat will partner with residents to support their collective housing and community needs while committing to providing all residents with suitable housing options during redevelopment.
The Property Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the park’s operations. This includes maintaining and improving the physical appearance of the property, developing and managing a budget, and overseeing property staff. The Property Manager is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with property owners, employees, and contractors as well as ensuring the satisfaction and retention of existing residents.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management, compassion for residents, excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and fluency in Spanish and English. This position is primarily in-person with limited opportunities for remote work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this position will vary significantly from day to day and week to week. Below is a list of likely responsibilities:
Property Maintenance and Tenant Interaction:
- Oversees the daily operation of the property and monitors the work completed by the property staff and/or sub-contractors.
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Bilingual Community and Financial Empowerment Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community and Financial Empowerment Specialist (CFES) reports to the Southwood Rehousing Manager and works very closely with the Southwood Property Management, Community Engagement, and Homeownership Teams to facilitate healthy rehousing choices for all families directly impacted by the redevelopment of Southwood. Our team’s goal is to ensure that families are well-supported throughout their rehousing journey. This role is responsible for the planning, supervision and execution of transitional supports for families being temporarily or permanently rehoused as part of the redevelopment and ensuring that all activities are compliant with federal Uniform Relocation Act regulations. This person is responsible for meeting with families and assessing their housing needs/goals, evaluating their finances, and explaining their housing options in redeveloped Southwood and any steps necessary to financially prepare to purchase or rent a home in redeveloped Southwood.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate relocation strategies with the Rehousing Manager that take into consideration resident needs, priorities, rehousing costs, and the Uniform Relocation Act (URA).
- Swiftly and compassionately address the concerns of families throughout their rehousing journey.
- Provide financial coaching and application support to ensure families understand the steps they need to take to be financially prepared to achieve their housing goals and know their rehousing choices.
Please see full job description HERE
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Family Empowerment Coach
The Family Empowerment Coach (FEC) reports directly to the Associate Director of Homeownership and works closely with Habitat’s Community Engagement and Pre-Closing/ Post-Closing Teams to provide direct services and support for Habitat applicants, homebuyers, and homeowners. The Coach leads financial empowerment workshops, assesses households’ finances, and provides personalized, one-on-one financial coaching to low- and moderate-income clients. The Coach is responsible for assisting clients in developing plans of action to reach their housing goals and achieve financial stability. The Coach should possess an ability to engage and motivate clients, a desire to deepen their own understanding of financial resiliency, and the ability to teach that knowledge to others.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet with applicants to discuss Habitat programs and assist them with the application process
- Work with the Homeowner Selection Committee to evaluate applications, conduct home visits, conduct financial interviews, and make recommendations for partnership to the Habitat Board
- Provide one-on-one coaching to clients to complete a detailed financial assessment and build a holistic plan of action that addresses barriers to financial stability and self-sufficiency
FULL job description HERE
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