Construction Services Volunteer Associate

Company : Asheville Area Habitat For Humanity

Job Description - Construction Services Volunteer Associate

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s DEI Commitment affirms housing as a human right and homeownership as a foundation for generational wealth and social mobility. We also acknowledge that “bringing people together” is central to our mission. People with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are critical to our success. Join our team and help us further our mission of building homes, communities, and hope.

Pay: $20.70

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General Function:
Reporting to the Construction Services Volunteer Manager, the Construction Services Volunteer Associate is responsible for assisting the Construction Services volunteer program which includes new home construction and home repair. The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 7:30am – 4:00pm (3:30pm when on jobsite).

To be successful in this role, the applicant must Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage volunteers; Exhibit excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; and show initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to contribute positively to shared goals with minimal supervision.

Know How:
Committed to the mission of AAHH, the incumbent will serve on the Volunteer Services team, part of the Constituent Relationship Team. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make public presentations are required. The individual must be able to work with minimum supervision and work well with others.

Principal Activities:

Perform administrative functions to support volunteer recruitment, orientation, scheduling, recognition, retention, and evaluation of the entire volunteer program.
Work closely with construction staff to support daily volunteer needs. Assist with signing volunteers in, providing orientation, maintaining bulletin boards, stocking, and keeping inventory of volunteer supplies.
Track attendance, update shared jobsite calendars.
Assist with online postings, scheduling groups and house sponsors.
Use the database to track, record, and report volunteer activity. Assist with volunteer-related record keeping and file management.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing volunteer appreciation events.
Build with volunteers and future homeowners on a regular basis to observe and gain an understanding of tasks and safety protocols.
Attend outreach events on behalf of Volunteer Services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1 year of experience in administrative work; experience with volunteers preferred
Strong team approach; ability to work well with staff, volunteers, and members of the public
Attention to detail; thoughtful, eager to learn, and flexible with unexpected schedule changes or adjustments
Take ownership of completing projects on schedule
Ability to effectively manage a small group of volunteers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Reliable transportation to allow for multiple site visits around Buncombe and Madison County
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the mission of AAHH

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Living Wage Certified, Family Forward Certified, Breastfeeding Friendly Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We are committed to providing a safe workspace for all staff and volunteers. All candidates who have received an offer of employment will undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances, a sex offender screening, and criminal background check. Criminal background is reviewed on a case-by-case basis considering the severity, timeframe of the offense, and applicability to the responsibilities of the open position. If you require accommodation due to a disability to complete this application OR you are experiencing issues submitting your application, please email [email protected].

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