AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator (Fall 2024)

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The AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator activates local community members to get involved and make an impact in their community by volunteering with Rebuilding Together. The AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator will engage both skilled-trades and unskilled volunteers to build our capacity through a number of opportunities, including hand-on repair work, warehouse management, client education in healthy housing or home maintenance, and to serve in special roles on rebuilding days (ex: safety captains, supplies/materials runners, photographers).  The AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator will ensure volunteers receive a proper orientation to Rebuilding Together’s work, and are placed with appropriate rebuilding projects based on skill/experience.  The AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator will implement project evaluations to continuously improve the quality of volunteer experiences, as well as show our appreciation to volunteers for their service to our clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct general volunteer outreach, including giving presentations to groups of various sizes, attending community meetings and other neighborhood events, and tabling at volunteer or community fairs.
• Design and conduct volunteer orientations and training, including both general volunteers and volunteers serving in special roles (see above).
• Match volunteers with projects based on availability and skill.  Serve as the main point of contact with volunteers to ensure they have all necessary information before coming out to the project.
• Collaborate with staff to place volunteers with appropriate rebuilding projects, schedule projects and develop project timelines, get tools and materials on site, and other logistical concerns.
• Support 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 enjoy and feel appreciated for their service.
• Collaborate with staff to complete direct hands-on repairs, including but not limited to: rough/trim carpentry, tile work, grab bar installation, wheelchair ramp/safe entry/egress repairs, interior/exterior painting, and weatherization.
• Maintain the system for tracking current and interested volunteers; communications and intake; skill, interest, and availability; past project attendance and upcoming project registrations. 
• Create continuous and sustainable engagement through a variety of media (social media, newsletter, and volunteer search engines, as well as brochures, flyers, and other printed materials).  Contribute volunteer-focused content to tell the stories of our homeowners and the impact our volunteers and partners have had on their homes and lives.
• As a grassroots non-profit, all team members will have an active role in implementing larger rebuilding projects throughout the year.  They will assist with project logistics several times throughout the year, including registering volunteers, checking in with volunteers throughout the project day, coordinating volunteer logistics such as lunches and bathrooms, assisting with set up/tear down, or taking photos.

Requirements

Required

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to compose professional written communications for a variety of audiences, including social media (Facebook, Twitter, e-Newsletter)
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability make connections and build relationships with volunteers
• Ability to work with diverse clients, volunteers, and staff to create a friendly, helpful atmosphere
• Ability to work equally well on independent projects as well as on collaborative, team projects
• Positive and optimistic attitude, good problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Comfort with speaking and presenting in front of large groups--experience training or teaching adults/volunteers is a plus
• Experience with construction, home repair, and housing issues
• Ability to work on multiple tasks in a growing and changing environment, with flexibility/adaptability
• Volunteer service experience; managing or coordinating other volunteers is a plus
• Able to absorb complex information quickly and communicate that information effectively
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/volunteering experience

Benefits

Living allowance over all 11-month terms of service:

• Full-time 40hrs/wk (1700hr term) - $23,500/term
• Part-time 20hrs/wk (900hr term) - $12,441/term
• Quarter-time 12hrs/wk (450hr term) - $6,221/term

Additional Monthly High Cost of Living Stipend:

• First Year Member – $150/month (full-time) $75/month (part-time) to cover high, local living expenses

• Second Year+ Member - $150/month (full-time) $75/month (part-time) to cover high, local living expenses[SM1] 

Additional one-time payment for second year+ members of any AmeriCorps program:

• Full-time 40hrs/wk (1700hr term) - $600
• Part-time 20hrs/wk (900hr term) - $300
• Quarter-time 12hrs/wk (450hr term) - $150

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:

• Full-time 40hrs/wk (1700hr term) – $7,395
• Part-time 20hrs/wk (900hr term) – $3,697.50
• Quarter-time 12hrs/wk (450hr term) – $1,956.35

Federal student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment.

Positions are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

AmeriCorps childcare benefit.

To learn more about our benefits and/or commitment requirements, visit our FAQ page on our website at www.rebuildingtogether.org/capacitycorps.