IIJA Home Screening Specialist

Home Screening Specialist / Community Organizer – Weatherization Assistance Program (Region 2)

Organization: New North Carolina Project (NNCP)

Location: North Carolina (Region 2 – field-based with travel)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Reports To: Program Director

Salary Range: $30-40/hour

About Us

The New North Carolina Project (NNCP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved communities across North Carolina. Through initiatives in housing, energy efficiency, and economic mobility, NNCP works to reduce energy burdens and improve quality of life for residents statewide.

Position Overview

NNCP is seeking a Home Screening Specialist / Community Organizer to support the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for Region 2.

This hybrid role combines community organizing and outreach with early-stage home screening and intake support to ensure households are both eligible and ready for weatherization services. The position is critical to reducing program deferrals, improving efficiency, and building a strong pipeline of qualified households across multiple counties.

Key Responsibilities

Community Organizing & Outreach

• Build and sustain relationships with local partners (DSS, DHHS, housing authorities, faith-based groups, schools, and nonprofits)
• Conduct door-to-door outreach, community events, and workshops to educate residents on weatherization services
• Organize and lead intake events in trusted community spaces (churches, community centers, schools)
• Develop grassroots strategies to reach underserved and high-energy-burden households

Home Screening & Pre-Assessment

• Conduct initial home screening (in-person or virtual) to identify weatherization readiness
• Screen for common deferral risks (roof leaks, HVAC issues, mold/moisture, unsafe wiring, structural concerns)
• Collect preliminary household and housing information to support eligibility and audit scheduling
• Prioritize homes likely to be weatherization-ready to protect program efficiency

Intake & Applicant Support

• Assist residents with completing intake forms and required documentation
• Conduct pre-screening for eligibility (income, household size, energy burden indicators)
• Provide hands-on support for residents with limited digital access
• Follow up with applicants to ensure file completeness and readiness for next steps

Deferral Reduction & Referral Coordination

• Identify households not yet weatherization-ready and connect them to appropriate repair or support resources
• Educate applicants on steps required to re-enter the program once issues are resolved
• Track common barriers and contribute to improving intake and screening processes

Pipeline Development & Data Tracking

• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, screenings, and referrals
• Coordinate closely with intake, program, and audit teams to ensure smooth workflow progression
• Support tracking of screening outcomes and pipeline conversion (screened → eligible → served)

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)
• 2–4 years of experience in community outreach, organizing, housing programs, or field-based services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in community and field settings

Preferred:

• Experience with housing, energy efficiency, or public assistance programs
• Familiarity with home conditions, basic construction, or housing inspections
• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages common in NC communities)

Key Skills

• Community organizing and grassroots engagement
• Basic housing assessment and observational skills
• Customer service and applicant support
• Problem-solving and resource coordination
• Data collection and documentation

Work Environment

• Field-based role with frequent travel across Region 2 counties
• Combination of outdoor/home visits and community-based work
• Occasional evenings and weekends for outreach events

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

NNCP/NNCPF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beaufort, NC 28516

Salary : $30 - $40