Youth and Young Adult Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

What will you do?

The youth and young adult volunteer services coordinator helps recruit, train, schedule and recognize local youth volunteers. They will also recruit and host collegiate challenge volunteer teams and manage the partnerships with campus chapters.

• Assist in the development and/or revision of the volunteer recruitment, management, and recognition tools.
• Recruit Collegiate Challenge Teams for the fall, winter, and spring break trips.
• Secure lodging for Collegiate Challenge Teams.
• Assist in hosting responsibilities of Collegiate Challenge Teams, including, but not limited to making daily site visits, Habitat orientation, check in/out of lodging, welcome Dinner, celebration lunch, and team recognition on social media platforms.
• Create and coordinate all activities for campus chapter groups at local high schools, colleges, and universities.
• Create and implement non-construction youth group projects and work with schools to provide opportunities for students to complete community service requirements.
• Present curriculum and presentations for informational sessions in schools and churches on the topic of affordable housing and the work Habitat Charlotte does in the community.
• Assist the family services team with lot selection and the planning and execution of various partner family events.

This position will focus on homeowner services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
• Nearest metropolitan area: Charlotte, NC
• Full-time staff: 250
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 20
• Number of homes to be built: 70
• Activities and attractions: Our offices and AmeriCorps apartments are less than 15 minutes away from uptown Charlotte, a three-hour drive from the beaches of North and South Carolina, and a two-hour drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlotte offers a wide range of entertainment options including many museums, parks, and restaurants. The city is home to several professional sports teams, including the NFL's Carolina Panthers and the NBA's Charlotte Hornets. Additionally, Charlotte hosts a variety of cultural events and festivals throughout the year.
• Unique projects: This position will assist with grant applications for specialty youth opportunities including Playhouse builds, Rock the Block, and summer camps.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).
• Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave - approximately 10 days total.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker's compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

• Free housing
• Whitewater Center annual pass
• $100 Habitat ReStore gift card
• Annual AmeriCorps retreat

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.