Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County is now seeking TWO Americorps positions to start in August/September 2020
These positions are both 48 weeks long and are located in Dutchess County NY
Office location: 8 Neptune Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Build sustainable solutions in the community. Gain valuable real-world experiences. Prepare for your future.
Why Habitat AmeriCorps?
- Raises your awareness of the social issues that face your community.
- Provides you an opportunity to learn and develop new skills and confidence.
- Helps you gain hands-on project management experience.
- Increases your knowledge of service and engagement.
- Maximizes your construction and homebuilding experience.
- Improves your performance at a future job.
You can help strengthen communities and families through your service.
Service length
- AmeriCorps National
A complete term of service lasts 46.5 weeks or approximately 10.5 months following a completion of 1,700 service hours. - AmeriCorps VISTA
A complete term of service lasts one year, where you typically serve about 40 hours each week.
How do I apply?
- To apply to Habitat Dutchess as an Americorps, please email jennifer.radicone@habitatdutchess.org
For more information
Volunteer Coordinator Service Position Description
Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps- help strengthen communities through a year of service
Through full-time service opportunities in communities across the US, Habitat AmeriCorps program members help homeowners achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Build your skills in leadership, management, community service and gain non-profit experience.
Overview: For this 10.5 month Full-Time AmeriCorps position, the member will receive a modest living allowance, an education award and valuable professional experience serving Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County.
Reports to: Jen Radicone, Operations Manager
Position Type: Volunteer Coordinator
Position Description: The member will assist the Habitat Dutchess team to recruit, train, schedule and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships. This position requires personal transportation. Public Transportation is limited.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with volunteer management including orientation, maintenance of data base, volunteer tracking and follow-up opportunities in construction, office work, ReStore, homeowner services, special events and more.
- Develop and implement recruitment messaging and materials
- Visit build site to observe and understand of tasks in which volunteers are asked to participate
- Schedule and communicate affiliate needs with assigned individual volunteers and groups
- Assist in coordination of campus chapter groups
- Improve volunteer resource database
- Plan and execute the annual volunteer banquet
- Attend community outreach programs to promote volunteer opportunities
- Strengthen and develop existing and new partnerships with community
Benefits:
- Living allowance of $15,570
- Education Award of $6,195
- Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans
- Health Care Benefit- Affordable Care Act Compliant Plan
- 10 Personal/Medical Leave days
- Access to more than 600 employers who are part of the Employers of National Service (upon completion of program)
- Possible housing option
- Monthly Stipend $50 per month and access to St Martin’s food pantry last Sunday of each Month
email jennifer.radicone@habitatdutchess.org your resume & cover letter today!
Construction Crew Leader Service Position Description
Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps- help strengthen communities through a year of service
Through full-time service opportunities in communities across the US, Habitat AmeriCorps program members help homeowners achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Build your skills in leadership, management, community service and gain non-profit experience.
Overview: For this 10.5 month Full-Time AmeriCorps position, the member will receive a modest living allowance, an education award and valuable professional experience serving Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County.
Reports to: Jen Radicone, Operations Manager
Position Type: Construction Crew Leader
Position Description: The member will assist the Habitat Dutchess team to manage and develop groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families on the build sites, all while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. Personal vehicle required. Public transportation is limited.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with hands on construction tasks including, but not limited to; demolition,site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. Projects may include new and gut rehab homes as well as A Brush with Kindness, critical home repair and weatherization projects.
- Lead small group of volunteers ensuring they are well-employed while on the work sites
- Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and homeowner families working on site.
- Collaborate with staff to identify skilled, enthusiastic volunteers, cultivating their involvement in Habitat’s work.
- Maintain site safety
- Help manage materials on site
- Set up and clean up prject sites
- Participate in planning and debriefing as needed
Benefits:
- Living allowance of $15,570
- Education Award of $6,195
- Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans
- Health Care Benefit- Affordable Care Act Compliant Plan
- 10 Personal/Medical Leave days
- Access to more than 600 employers who are part of the Employers of National Service (upon completion of program)
- Possible housing option
- Monthly Stipend $50 per month and access to St Martin’s food pantry last Sunday of each Month
Dutchess County is located in NY State and is part of the beautiful region known as the Hudson Valley
If you come to Dutchess County, you are just a short train ride away from NYC!!
Dutchess County is home to The Hudson Valley Renegades -a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team is a member of the New York–Penn League, and play at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill.
There are a large amount of parks, hiking trails, farms and farmers markets including Poughkeepsie’s very own Walkway over the Hudson
Do you love to shop? Visit the Stormville Flea Market to find hidden treasures and see where Flea Market Flip is filmed
Dia Beacon Museum is located in Beacon NY right near Rte 84 and has incredible modern art displays
If you love great food and great brews there are over 10 breweries and distilleries between Beacon and Poughkeepsie
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