Community Outreach AmeriCorps Member

6 months - Full Time or Part Time

Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs -1228 South Main St Council Bluffs, IA 51503

**Join Our Empowering Team at Habitat for Humanity of Iowa**

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Eager to be part of a team that not only builds homes but also builds futures? Habitat for Humanity of Iowa is excited to invite applications from dedicated individuals for our AmeriCorps Community Outreach team. Habitat for Humanity strives to make a difference in the lives of people needing affordable housing. AmeriCorps members serving at Habitat are able to make a difference by enriching the lives of those we serve as well as those who serve.

No prior experience? No problem! What we value most is your willingness to learn and collaborate with our team. We're committed to providing a space where someone can grow, lead, and thrive in construction and service to the community.

Description: Community Outreach AmeriCorps members serve to increase the awareness of local communities of Habitat services. This could mean creating educational materials, delivering presentations at community events, meeting with families to explain the Habitat programming, or serving with staff to ensure the office is welcoming space for families and volunteers to come. This position will have lots of time spent outside serving with staff, volunteers, and interacting with Habitat families.

Example Activities could include:

• Assisting with completion of homeowner surveys including entering data and filing appropriately after completion
• Gathering information from homeowners in person or over the phone.
• Creating a welcoming environment for volunteers and Habitat families by assisting staff with office organization.
• Occasionally members join in Habitat builds and repairs with other Habitat staff and volunteers to better understand the Habitat mission and purpose.

**Benefits of an AmeriCorps Member**

Think of AmeriCorps as a domestic Peace Corps – where your service has a direct impact on the lives of individuals in need of affordable housing. As part of our team, you'll receive the following benefits:

• Serve 40 hours per week, earning a living stipend of $1780 per month
• $3,700 education award upon successful completion of service.
• $200 monthly reimbursement on rent or mortgage
• Health insurance for all members serving more than 6 months
• Additional benefits include comprehensive training and mentoring, generous time off, federal student loan deferment, and childcare assistance, and more (www.iowahabitat.org/member-page)

**Desired Skills **

• Be able to travel to office on your own
• Communication skills as you will be speaking community members, staff, volunteers, and potential Habitat families.
• Self-starter who is not afraid to take a project and make it your own and ask questions along the way.
• Other skills: MS Office, Canva, transportation to affiliate offices,

**AmeriCorps Minimum Eligibility Criteria: **

• At minimum members must be high school graduates, GED receipts, in the process of attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service, or the program must be an approved Youth Corps program. Or prove they are unable to officially do so.
• Be 18 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit)
• Pass a national service criminal history check prior to first day of service
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident

**Locations Open Statewide**

This particular position is in Council Bluffs, Iowa. However our program has positions open statewide. View open location at www.iowahabitat.org/apply-americorps

**Want to learn more before applying? **

Contact Katie Sylvis at kzellmer@iowahabitat.org or 515-220-1287 Or visit www.iowahabitat.org/apply-americorps

**Ready to Build a Better Tomorrow?**

If you're looking to forge a career in nonprofit outreach and/or construction, be a part of a team that supports and celebrates your growth, and make a lasting impact in your community, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and be the change you wish to see in your community! www.iowahabitat.org/apply-americorps 

Habitat for Humanity of Iowa provides fair and equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with federal, state and local law.