[OKC] FW: job opportunity

[Jennifer Gooden]

Nonprofit position available for someone with background in construction
and interest in renovation/weatherization, see below.
 
Jennifer Gooden
Program Coordinator
Homeless Alliance
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9/27/07

Program Coordinator - Rebuilding Together OKC


The position will be known as "Program Coordinator" for Rebuilding
Together OKC.  They will report to the Program Director and Executive
Director.  They will make day to day decisions, under the supervision of
the Program Director pertaining to the organization and logistics of all
Year-round, Modification and Work Day programs.  They will work closely
with the Volunteer/Event Coordinator regarding all Work Day activities.
The Program Coordinator will serve as a liaison to the homeowner
applicants and skilled volunteers.

The position is full-time and will be working out of the Rebuilding
Together office.  The Program Coordinator will be expected to work, on
average, 35 hours per week, however, the position may require more than
40 hours per week during periods of peak activity.  Normal office hours
are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with 1 hour break.

 

Required Skills: communication and interpersonal skills; organizational
skills; conflict resolution; flexibility (must be available weekends and
evenings as necessary); basic knowledge of home repairs/construction;
good driving record; ability to lift and load moderate weight   

Optional Skills: volunteer experience, proficient in Microsoft Excel,
Access &   Word


This is a salaried position, commiserate with experience/skills.

 

Responsibilities

Program

*     Help with evaluation of potential Work Day projects and
participate in home selection and matching projects to teams.

*   Assist the Program Director in overseeing, managing and coordinating
all programs

*   Year-round Program

- Review all applications when received and determine eligibility (age,

   income, geographic boundaries, ownership) and identify immediate and

  long term needs.  Enter pertinent information in application data
base.

  Resolve discrepancies and notify those not qualifying.

- If immediate or safety issue is identified, perform site evaluation
and 

  assign to appropriate volunteer/skilled contractor.

- If no immediate need exists, place application in potential Work Day 

  file.  

- If year-round work is necessary, maintain records that indicate status

   of project, person(s) assigned to work, hours spent, funds expended,

   in-kind contributions, and note that year-round work has been done

   on application before returning to potential Work Day file.   Keep

   access database current including client's demographic information.

- Track all unmet needs and reason for denying services.  Keep log of
all

   items would like to add to program in the future.

- Actively recruit new skilled volunteers and thank all those
participating

   in completed projects, including in-kind donors.

- Acquire prior approval for all projects with expenses exceeding $1000.


- Review/approve all invoices upon receipt and maintain debit card

  balances.

- Attend Program Committee and assist in preparation of that portion of 

  annual budget. 

 

Work Day:

*   Help with evaluation of potential Work Day projects and participate
in home

   selection and matching projects to teams.

*   Recruit, select, train and coordinate Area Directors.

*   Oversee and coordinate teams' skilled needs.  Schedule advance work
when

   appropriate.  Approve scopes of work, help price materials for
projects and

   insure that teams stay within their budget.          

*   Coordinate early and emergency repairs for Work Day as needed.

*   Participate in team meetings.

*   Prepare warehouse for Work Day and track inventory.                

Administrative, warehouse and special event help is also a part of the
position.  

Interested applicants should submit a resume along with a letter of
application to Valerie Aubert, valerie at coxinet.net.

 

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