Volunteer Services Coordinator - 2021-22

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Volunteer Services Coordinator

Tentative start - Winter 2022 or open until filled

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 volunteer services coordinator helps recruit, train, schedule and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships. Market within the community to recruit new volunteers. Develop new events and opportunities for volunteers to engage with the mission of Habitat for Humanity.

* Typically serve Tuesday - Saturday to support work on the build site.
* Recruit and schedule volunteers for construction, office, ReStore, deconstruction, family services and special events opportunities.
* Assist with all aspects of volunteer management including orientations, maintenance of database, volunteer tracking and follow-up.
* Work with construction staff to ensure successful volunteer build days - signing volunteers in, providing orientation and safety briefings, helping put away tools with volunteers at the end of the day and ordering necessary volunteer supplies.
* Develop and/or revise volunteer recruitment, management and recognition tools.

This position will focus on home construction, home repair and volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations and will benefit over 65 populations.

Where will you serve?

Pack that sunscreen and bring your flip flops (but not to the construction site!) for miles of wide, uncrowded, white-sandy beaches. Members will enjoy the outdoor activities, casual fun restaurants, and nightlife hotspots in Atlantic Beach and the surrounding beach communities.

Beaches Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in the beach communities of eastern Jacksonville, Florida for more than 30 years. Our AmeriCorps members are an essential part of our team, helping us serve more families and recruit and lead more volunteers through their service.

In the 21-22 program year, members will have an opportunity to help build new homes and repair homes for seniors through our new Senior Repair Program. Members will serve alongside experienced staff, many of whom previously served as AmeriCorps members, and a core group of volunteers. Through their service, members will gain valuable leadership and professional skills and develop relationships with caring and committed individuals who will support them throughout their service year.

In addition to the standard benefits, Beaches Habitat AmeriCorps members have access to rent-free housing in a furnished 2-bedroom apartment (shared with another member). Learn more at .

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

* Living allowance $16,300 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
* Segal Education Award of $6,345, 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.