Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) is a national leader in housing. CHT manages and develops permanently affordable rental housing and homeownership programs in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties. CHT’s Homeownership Center (HOC) is a member of the national NeighborWorks® America network. CHT has a penchant for developing safe and affordable housing using innovative and exciting new approaches; many are duplicated around the world. Serving as the Home Education Program Coordinator, you will be on the cutting edge of CHT’s innovative spirit and be working directly with people in the community. In this position, you will help people understand and have access to housing opportunities. You will make a real difference in the lives of many people. The Champlain Housing Trust is a community land trust that supports the people of northwest Vermont and strengthens their communities through the development and stewardship of permanently affordable homes and related community assets.

This position is part of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps) Program. The program supports the dual-goal approach to creating stable, affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. VHCB AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members with non-profit housing or land and energy conservation organizations around the state.

This position supports the Home Education team and works with potential renters and buyers as well as current homeowners.

This position is: Half-Time: Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 26 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance and housing allowance of $15,565 (pre-tax), and an education award of $3,247.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

Member will:

Learn the overall workings of CHT and the Homeownership Center to develop an understanding of various housing options

Assume the primary responsibility for triage and intake for clients seeking help with eviction prevention, delinquency foreclosure and access to community financial assistance programs called housing stabilization

Help engage clients with special programs and services

Assist with facilitation of regular monthly workshops and special groups; coordinate event logistics

Present at workshops and orientations and facilitate special groups

Provide support for workshops and counseling such as scheduling appointments, pulling credit reports, preparing files and informational materials, data entry and information management and reporting

Assist CHT with the development, implementation and outreach for new initiatives for BIPOC homeownership

For full position description and to learn more, visit:https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=97374

Job Type: Temporary

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person