Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa

Posted on Friday, August 16th, 2019

Volunteer Position Title: Family Services Admin Coordinator
Volunteer Position Time Frame: Ongoing-09/06/2019

Contact Name: Jenny Grenville
Contact Email: volunteer@habitatgo.com
Website: www.habitatgo.com
Location: 768 Belfast Rd

Mission: Habitat for Humanity brings communities together to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.

Volunteer Position Description:

Get Involved Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa

Habitat Greater Ottawa is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual interested in the new volunteer role of Family Services Admin Coordinator.

The Family Services Admin Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Family Services Manager. This role is responsible for providing administrative support for the Habitat Greater Ottawa homeownership program, Family Partnering Committee, and the Family Selection Committee.

REPORT TO: Habitat Greater Ottawa, Family Services Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and promote Habitat Greater Ottawa’s mission, vision, and values with all volunteers and the community in general
• Support the Family Services Manager with the administration of all applications to Habitat Greater Ottawa’s homeownership program
• Follow up with applicant families and request additional supporting documents for new homeowner applications as needed
• Complete reference checks for homeowner applications (employment, landlord and personal references) and track application completion for each family
• Create files for newly accepted/approved families (i.e. Family Information sheet, Family Partnering Information sheet)
• Prepare and assemble training binders for selected families and family partners
• File new homeowner documents and update checklist(s)
• Post news and information materials on Being Neighbourly Facebook groups
• Research new community outreach ideas and update tracking sheet
• Coordinate info sessions for Family Selection Committee including: research and selection/booking of the venue(s); send invitations and RSVP tracking; prepare social media posts; contact community outreach resources via HabiChat newsletter, community websites and Facebook
• Attend Family Selection and Family Partnering committee meetings. Tasks may include: preparing/reviewing agenda and related materials, recording of meeting minutes, boardroom setup, coordinate snacks (if required)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to inspire and promote Habitat for Humanity’s mission and vision within the community
• Organized and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge and respect of diverse religions and cultures
• Experience in non-profit, social housing or social services field is an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle an asset
• Bilingualism an asset

TIME COMMITMENT:
• Weekday availability, once a week on a regular basis
• Attend Committee meetings twice a month
• Note: Committee meetings are held at 768 Belfast Road after work hours in the evening

Volunteer Requirements:

• Interacting with the public / in a group setting

How to Apply: If you are interested in applying for the Family Services Admin Coordinator volunteer role, please send your resume and cover letter to Jenny Grenville, Community Engagement Coordinator at volunteer@habitatgo.com by September 6, 2019


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