AmeriCorps VISTA Build Day Coordinator

MISSION What We Do:Â

Habitat for Humanity Chicago (Habitat Chicago)Âis a nonprofit organization that works to champion healthy neighborhoods by investing in resident priorities supportingÂhomeownershipÂand building quality homes. We believe in a world where everyone has a decent place toÂliveÂand we invite people of all backgroundsÂracesÂand religions to work towards this vision together in our three focus neighborhoods of West Pullman Greater Grand Crossing and Austin.Â

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POSITIONÂSUMMARY:Â

TheÂAmeriCorps VISTAÂBuildÂDayÂCoordinatorÂsupports Habitat for Humanity Chicagoâs mission by strengthening the organizationâs volunteer engagement capacity related to construction build days. This role focuses on developing improving and documenting systems tools and processes that support volunteer team engagement for group build days such as Team Builds Women Build Beloved Community BuildsÂand Youth Builds. The VISTA Build Day Coordinator works collaboratively withÂHabitat ChicagoÂVolunteerÂPrograms Corporate and ConstructionÂteamsÂto enhance infrastructure that enables consistent mission-driven volunteer experiences. The position emphasizes planning communication systems documentation evaluation and sustainability so that Habitat Chicagoâs volunteer engagement effortsÂremainÂstrong beyond the VISTA term.Â

The ideal candidate is organized detail-oriented systems-focused and interested in nonprofit capacity-building volunteer engagement strategy and community development.ÂÂ

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Â

Key Responsibility:ÂVolunteerÂCoordination andÂRelationshipÂManagementÂ(30%)ÂÂ

In partnership with the Corporate and VolunteerÂProgramsÂteams the VISTA Build Day Coordinator supports the development and refinement of systems that guide how volunteer groups and individuals engage with Habitat Chicagoâs build sites.ÂThis includes strengthening workflows for volunteer inquiries scheduling confirmations and follow-up communication as well as improving tools such as calendars registration materials and team build guides.ÂThe VISTA helps ensure volunteer communications consistently reflect Habitat Chicagoâs mission and values while documenting best practices that staff can use to steward relationships with corporate nonprofit workforce development and community groups over time.Â

Key Responsibility:ÂBuild Day Logistics Coordination (45%)Â

Working collaboratively with the VolunteerÂPrograms Corporate and Construction teams the VISTA Build Day Coordinator contributes to the long-term success ofÂbuildÂdays by enhancing planning andÂlogisticsÂinfrastructure. The role focuses on mapping and documenting processes related to volunteer readiness safety preparation supply coordination and siteÂlogistics. By creating checklists timelines and planning tools the VISTA helps staff prepare for volunteer build days more efficiently and consistently. This work supports smoother coordination between office staff and construction teams while ensuring that volunteer experiences are safe welcoming and well-organized without the VISTA serving as primary on-site support.Â

Key Responsibility:ÂProgram Administration and ReportingÂ(25%)Â

The VISTA Build Day Coordinator supports continuous improvement of Habitat Chicagoâs volunteer engagement efforts through program documentation data analysis and reporting support. This includes strengthening systems for tracking volunteer participation engagement trends and feedback;ÂmaintainingÂorganized records in databases such as Salesforce andÂVolunteerHub; andÂassistingÂwith the development of stories and visuals that support reporting and recognition efforts. The VISTA mayÂparticipateÂin limited volunteer activities for observational and learning purposes to inform system improvements.Â

Organizational Expectation: Leadership and TeamworkÂÂ

As a member of the Habitat Chicago team the Specialist contributes to a collaborative value-driven organizational culture. TheyÂmaintainÂa team-first mindset support colleagues across departments andÂparticipateÂin organization-wide events and initiatives as needed. The role requires consistent engagement with volunteers staff donors customers community partners and program participants modeling excellent customer service communication and mission-driven professionalism in all interactions.ÂÂ

Organizational Expectation: Professional growth and skill development:ÂÂ

The Specialist embraces opportunities for continual growth and adapts to evolving business needs. TheyÂdemonstrateÂflexibility curiosity and a willingness to take on new challenges and tasks by contributing to special projects and initiatives as needed.ÂÂÂÂ

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties nor required skills. Employees may occasionally perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization.Â

Required Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesÂ

• OutstandingÂcustomer-serviceÂskills and the ability to respond quickly and compassionately to volunteers community contacts donors program participants andÂothers.Â
• Self-motivated and able to workÂindependently.Â
• Excellent communication skills including writing grammar andÂspeaking.Â
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detailÂ
• Ability to organize and manage information from a variety of sources andÂformats.Â
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously andÂmeetÂdeadlines.Â
• Commitment to problem solving continuous improvementÂcuriosityÂand personalÂdevelopment.ÂÂ
• Computer competence including but not limited to Microsoft Office and database software (Salesforce or similar database CRM experience is a plus)Â
• Personal volunteer experienceÂ
• Understanding and enthusiasm for Habitat for Humanity philosophy and willingness to advocate itsÂmission.Â

PreferredÂKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesÂ

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferredÂ

Education and ExperienceÂ

• 1-2 years ofÂpreviousÂwork experience with nonprofits isÂdesirable butÂnotÂrequired.Â
• Experience withÂadministrative responsibilitiesÂlogisticsÂorÂvolunteerÂcoordination events or customer service preferredÂ

AmeriCorps members will receive a monthly living stipend health plan benefits workerâs compensation and loan deferral. Habitat Chicagoâprovides an additional $250 stipend for food and transportation in the form of a gas gift card or grocery gift card as well as $700 in housing stipend. Members receive an education award at the completion of their term of service (1700 hours).