Housing Coordinator

This position will remain open until filled.

SUMMARY: 

Responsible for coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Prairie Island Indian Housing department to include coordinating housing related activities with other departments of Tribal, Federal and State Governments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

• Advances the strategic goals and objectives through departmental initiatives in alignment with PIIC’s Vision, Mission, and Values

• Assist with the process of Tribal member land assignment transfers, land assignment relinquishments, beneficiary changes, homesite completion extensions, grant applications, elder driveway applications, and land assignment distributions


• Coordination of housing activities improvements for the health, safety and benefit of Tribal Members such as safe road crossings, sidewalks and bike paths


• Assist with maintenance and activities related to a homesite assignment priority list


• Coordinate the process of community members utilities and housing forms


• Assist Tribal Members through in person meetings to complete grant and housing related documents.


• Help with the coordination of housing educational workshops such as credit repair, home buying, home improvement, home maintenance and safety tips


• Assist with updates and changes to the housing informational section on the Tribal member website (housing activity updates)


• Coordinate housing resources to Tribal members including mortgage lenders, builders, manufactured and modular home dealerships


• Willingness to become a notary to witness Tribal Member signatures necessary to the home building process.


• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in business administration, construction management or related field or combined education and/or job experience.


• Minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an administrative setting coordinating various working groups


• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality


• Highly organized w/ the ability to multi-task.


• Proofreading skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong computer skills and up to date on the latest versions of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).


• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision


• Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure


• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills


• Sensitive to Native American Culture


• Must pass drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check


• Valid driver's license and proof of insurability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds


• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with occasional amounts of standing or walking

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Effectively Handling Harassment training


• Any position-related training as determined by department manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, but may include occasional outdoor activities

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.