Homeowner Services Associate

Description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is currently seeking a full-time Homeowner Services Associate to assist with homeowner selection and support. The Homeowner Services Associate will be the “frontline” of our Homeowner Services Department and will play a fundamental role in working with community members to achieve their goal of safe, decent and affordable housing. Ability to work effectively and compassionately with those from all socioeconomic backgrounds a must.

Resume AND cover letter required. No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

HFHGC is an EOE. Women, minorities and protected individuals such as those covered by Section 3 are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

• Provide outreach to the community regarding potential Homebuyer Partnerships
• Schedule and lead Applicant Information Meetings
• Manage publicity for Homeowner Selection and Support
• Assist with processing of applications, including running credit reports, requesting documentation, setting up files, scheduling interview appointments, etc.
• Manage Habitat Homebuyer files and track documents
• Assist with partnership meetings; arrange for space and food, coordinate guests, send reminders, manage RSVPs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Homeowner Services Manager

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Ability to work effectively and compassionately with low-income residents.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, colleagues and Board and committee members
• Demonstrated ability to multi‐task, plan, organize, and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Command knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other common non‐profit database software
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
• Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission of service to others and to lending a hand to community members enmeshed in generational, housing poverty
• Positive, “can do” personality