Advancing Black Homeownership -

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County Inc [HFHDC] Mission Statement:

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Title: Advancing Black Homeownership Engagement Coordinator

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Works under the leadership of the COO collaboratively With: Employees, volunteers on the initiative with the goal to improve outcomes for Dutchess County’s Black and African American families.

Job Summary:

Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County’s (HFHDC) Advancing Black Homeownership Initiative is to addresses social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities, access to credit, financial education and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities. We are industry leaders in the implementation of policies for the creation, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing. Through our homeownership programs we strengthen the social, physical and economic infrastructure of Dutchess County ’s low-income neighborhoods and communities in need. We actively collaborate with financial institutions, community-based organizations, non-profits, affordable housing providers, and other Municipality agencies and staff, in our pursuit of a more equitable and affordable Dutchess County.

We are seeking a coordinator who, under the leadership of the COO, will focus on advancing Black homeownership in Dutchess County by connecting the Black community to HFHDC’s programs. We are seeking a skilled, Dutchess County centric, community organizer with a community development background to work directly with our Homeownership staff to increase program participation rates of Black households. The position will create channels to give and receive feedback to ensure that HFHDC homeownership programs are contributing to the Black community’s opportunities to thrive in Dutchess County.

Essential Functions (E ):

Implement, evaluate and evolve the HFHDC Advancing Black Homeownership Strategic plan through data collection, research & reporting.
Design and implement a community engagement process with residents, small businesses, workers, and other stakeholders, to develop strategies and plans to increase homeownership program participation rates of Black households.

Collaborate with HFHDC departments and partners to implement new housing, marketing and outreach strategies. Yearly evaluation of HFHDC’s current and pending housing projects marketing and outreach strategies to increase program participation of Black low and moderate-income communities

Coordinate and lead community listening sessions, focus groups, information sessions. This includes designing, implementing and sustaining.
Participate in and attend Dutchess County community events including, but not limited to; Municipal celebrations, Neighborhood meetings, information sessions, tabling events, resource fairs and events, Chamber of Commerce Events, non-profit partner organization events. This includes early morning, late evening and weekend events.
This position is part of the Homeownership Department and collaborates with the Housing & Financial Coach to evaluate programmatic strategies for ways to improve access to credit, field experts, loan products and education. The Homeownership Department activities are under the leadership of the COO and supervised by the Housing & Financial Coach.
Supervise interns and volunteers engaged in ABH work.

Other essential functions include:

Utilizing programs such as Microsoft M365 Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Teams for communication, presentations and planning.
Coordinating the development of major program areas
Coordinating the implementation of activities with private corporations and community organizations Coordinate the implementation of proposed activities of grant contracts
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and contractual outcomes
Developing and implementing procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations Other related duties as required

Requirements (E ):

Experience in project management, including working with private and community based organizations.
Experience with implementing Strategic plans and strategies from templates to tools, scheduling, action.
Knowledge of Dutchess County’s African American & Black neighborhoods, and social services infrastructure including, but not limited to resources such as mental health, food security, medical aide, legal services, section 8 and housing assistance.
Strong knowledge of first-time home buyer programs and/or mortgage lending
Experience providing leadership and community outreach in the African American community
Documented successes working for & with the Black Community
Experience in developing strategic neighborhood planning processes that effectively incorporate community input
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence.
This position is off site visiting organizations and locations through out Dutchess County as well as an office location at 1830 Suit 109 South Road Wappingers Falls NY 12590. The office environment is cubicle offices and very team oriented. Ability to work and focus in a busy office environment a must.
Must be able to complete Qualified Loan Originator Certification within 60 days of hire. Must be certified QLO for this position.

Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
Accountability– We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.
Safeguarding – HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Full-time Exempt position starts salary $56,000. Befits include: Health insurance, dental, vision, AFLAC, life, paid time off. Requiring flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours as needed for meetings and special events. Driver’s License/ability to travel throughout Dutchess County required. Occasional in-state and out of state travel required.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. All employees may have other duties as assigned at any time. This company is an at will employer as allowed by NYS law. This means that regardless of any provision in this application, if hired, the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason with or without cause. Please note in accordance with the American Disabilities act of 1990, the “essential functions” of this position listed are marked with an “E”.