Rebuilding Together is hiring a
AmeriCorps Project Coordinator

Summary

The AmeriCorps Project Coordinator manages rebuilding projects from start to finish, coordinating with clients, volunteers, community partners, vendors, inspectors, and staff. The role involves hands-on repairs, project logistics, and expanding the Building a Healthy Neighborhood program in underserved communities.

Requirements

• Comfort with speaking and presenting in front of large groups--experience training or teaching adults/volunteers is a plus
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between clients, staff, House Captains, and contractors
• Meet with clients to complete home assessments, develop a work scope and materials list, and collaborate with other team members to develop a project timeline
• Arrange purchase and delivery of crucial project needs for Build Projects
• Support technicians with the preparation and execution of Safe-at-Home projects
• Provide support with hands-on repairs, including but not limited to: rough/trim carpentry, tile work, grab bar installation, wheel chair ramp/safe entry/egress repairs, interior/exterior painting, and weatherization
• Train to become a House Captain leader to support volunteer groups in completing direct hands-on repairs
• Support in the recruitment of House Captains and other skilled-trades volunteers
• Obtain necessary permits, inspections, and other approvals to begin work
• At the end of each rebuilding day, evaluate productivity against the work scope and ensure quality and completion of work
• Support the expansion of the Building a Healthy Neighborhood program and build rapport and trust in underserved communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant life/work experience
• Experience with database, inventory, and barcoding systems or willingness to learn
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to make connections and build relationships with volunteers
• Ability to work with diverse clients, volunteers, and staff to create a friendly, helpful atmosphere

Benefits

• Living allowance over all 11-month terms of service: Full-time - $23,500/term, Part-time - $12,441/term, Quarter-time - $6,221/term
• Additional Monthly High Cost of Living Stipend: First Year Member – $1000/month, Second Year+ Member - $1100/month
• Eligible for a relocation reimbursement of up to $300 for qualifying expenses
• Travel to one optional in-person Rebuilding Together event with other AmeriCorps members (Details TBD)
• Health insurance including dental and vision plans (only available to full-time 1700hr members)
• Professional development benefit of $800/member provided by RT National
• Mental Health benefit provided by RT National (covers 6 visits with a mental health professional OR 6 months of an online/tele-service subscription)
• Education Award for qualifying education expenses or loans, upon completion of the term of service
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment
• Positions are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• AmeriCorps childcare benefit