Safety Coordinator

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: $22–$25 per hour

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Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator supports Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s (AAHH) commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment across all construction, retail (ReStores), and office operations. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Safety Coordinator ensures compliance with OSHA, state, local, and HFHI safety standards while fostering a culture of safety at every level of the organization.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for accident reporting, incident investigation, safety audits, compliance monitoring, and safety training. The Safety Coordinator also manages Workers’ Compensation claims and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.

This is a part-time position (20–25 hours per week).Essential Functions

• Compliance & Oversight
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA guidelines, HFHI safety standards, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Review and update the AAHH Safety Manual regularly to ensure compliance with current laws and best practices.
• Chair Safety Committee
• Safety Audits & Reporting
• Conduct monthly audits at all AAHH locations, including new home construction sites, home Repair sites, ReStores, and administrative office.
• Prepare quarterly safety reports for the HR Committee and leadership team, highlighting trends, risks, and recommendations.
• Training & Education
• Coordinate, Develop and deliver safety trainings tailored to construction, retail, and office environments (e.g., OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid, fire safety, emergency preparedness, active shooter response).
• Educate staff on established safety standards, policies, and procedures to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Incident Response & Workers’ Compensation
• Serve as the lead for accident and incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up.
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims, ensuring proper documentation, timely reporting, and communication with employees and insurers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably within construction, retail, or nonprofit environments.
• Professional safety certification preferred (e.g., Associate Safety Professional – ASP, Construction Health and Safety Technician – CHST, or equivalent credential from BCSP, ASSP, or NASP).
• Candidates without one of the above certifications must be willing and able to obtain a recognized safety credential within 6 – 9 months of hire.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and ability to apply them within a performance- and commitment-based safety framework.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in public speaking and training facilitation.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and implement proactive solutions.
• Demonstrated independence, initiative, and accountability.
• Computer literacy and comfort using industry-related technology and reporting tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments with diverse groups of staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a strong commitment to AAHH’s mission and HFHI’s values of safety, dignity, and inclusion.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is both indoors and outside. This position will encounter frequent exposure to the elements throughout every season.

Must be able to:Stand or work on concrete floors for prolonged periods.

• Drive around Buncombe and Madison county for Audits.
• Bend, lift, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Walk and climb on uneven surfaces, ladders, and stairs.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details.
• Utilize a wide variety of reference and Descriptive data and information.
  
  

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 jobs@ashevillehabitat.org.

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