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Empowering people by helping make families’ dreams a reality

Work At Habitat

Empowering people by helping make families dreams a reality

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“Working at Habitat changes a person. We always get to see the best of people: we see people give of themselves over and over again. We see donors give sacrificially. We see volunteers give of themselves completely, and we see homebuyers work extremely hard to help their family’s future. Witnessing that much grace changes us.”

-Habitat Kent staff member

Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“It takes everyone to build a community”

Current Employment Opportunities

Neighborhood Engagement Intern

Neighborhood Engagement Intern (Part-time 20-24 hrs/wk)

The Neighborhood Engagement Intern in accordance with the affiliate’s mission, vision, and core values will provide administrative support for the Program Specialist by assisting in neighborhood engagement and other departmental functions.

Core Functions:

Implement Neighborhood Survey
Support NE Relationship Development
Develop Neighborhood Calendar and Events

Essential Responsibilities:

Work with and assist the Program Specialist with the implementation of the affiliate’s neighborhood survey.

Implement survey and conduct training with community volunteers
Develop an annual calendar of affiliate neighborhood events, activities, and programs including attending events to implement surveys
Work with relationship managers who are developing community relationships per the engagement plan as administrative support.
Provide departmental support including calling residents, landlords, business owners,
Promote the mission, vision, and values of HFHKC and the department in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bilingual English/Spanish – reading and writing
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Some experience with basic data entry and analysis
Previous experience or an understanding of survey methodologies
Some experience working with volunteers
Some college experience in a social science field or equivalent work experience
A level of computer literacy required, especially with Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience working with diverse populations

This is a paid internship opportunity; part-time at 20-24 hrs/wk. The pay range for the position is $12.00-$14.00/hr.

Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We have implemented a complete COVID Preparedness and Response Plan. This position will work remotely temporarily.

Send your resume with cover letter to: hr@habitatkent.org No phone calls or walk-ins.

Homeowner Services Specialist

The Homeowner Services Specialist is responsible for processing applications for Homeownership and Home Improvement Programs; implementation and management of the Homebuyer Sweat Equity Program; implementation of the HFH Homeownership educational workshop series; manages the Home Repair Program within the department; and handles program inquiries. The Specialist works closely with the Mission Impact team to further Habitat Kent’s mission. Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Qualified Candidate will:

Engage program applicants/clients, answer phone calls and emails, collect applications and other documentation materials, discuss program readiness, educate on the application process for all programs.
Ensure pipeline of qualified homebuyer applicants during open application timeline.
Administer and oversee the selection process following established HFH and Fair Housing policies.
Perform affordability calculations, financial and credit analysis.
Complete pre-closing and post-closing process.
Provide intake for repair program including processing applications, approvals and denials, scope of work documentation signing, liens, payment plans grant requirements and communications.
Research and complete grant applications for down payment assistance and other assistance opportunities and provide grant required information.
Provide community and home repair resources and support to homeowners as needed.
Complete state and federal mortgage law training on annual basis.

Essential Job Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field; mortgage experience highly preferred
Ability to relate to diverse groups of people including public speaking
Ability to stay highly organized and be detail oriented
Must be qualified to function as a Qualified Loan Originator (QLO) and thus submit to national criminal background check and credit report and must provide information regarding any military, civil, criminal or administrative decisions
Ability to read/interpret credit reports desired

Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners to strengthen Habitat’s mission
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bilingual Spanish a plus
Previous experience and proficiency with MS Excel required; must be able to create worksheets to assist in reporting, analyzing and organizing data required to efficiently perform the functions of the position and willingness to learn other programs

This is a full-time non-exempt position. The pay range for the position is $19.00-$23.00/hr. with a benefit package that includes:

Comprehensive health/dental and life insurance; vision insurance option
Flexible Spending Plan
A 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match
Paid time off; paid holidays

Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. Habitat Kent is committed to building a diverse staff. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We have implemented a complete COVID Preparedness and Response Plan. This position will work remotely temporarily

Send your resume with cover letter to: hr@habitatkent.org.

No phone calls or walk-ins.

Construction and Warehouse Director

The Construction and Warehouse Director directs Construction, warehouse operations including new construction, rehabs, recycles and execution of NRI projects, warehousing and procurement. The director cultivates strategic partnerships with current and potential partner organizations; develops and monitors construction and warehouse budgets in line with strategic plan. This is a full-time, exempt position at 40 hrs. per week.

Position Responsibilities:

Accountable for integration of construction and warehousing operations and efficiencies, structures, processes and policies.
Provides leadership and accountability for the goals of the warehouse and construction teams with a focus on integration of teams.
Direct the implementation of HFHKC strategic plan with specific focus on construction, warehouse and community development
Works with community development team relative to property sales, zoning and planning, approved land use, property management, mixed use development, and attached residential dwellings including condominiums and related activities
Strengthen existing relationships with community partners, trade contractors, educational partners and community developers and builders.
Coordinates development of tentative building and tentative project schedules, ensures all projects are on schedule within budget and completed within the affiliate’s overall plan
Manages the working relationship between construction and warehouse teams related to procurement of gift in kind

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Residential Construction Management/Warehouse Procurement preferred
Active Builders License (This position will be the Qualifying Officer for HFHKC)
5 years residential construction project management experience
Familiar with or experience in mixed use property development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with a variety of people
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain relationships
Ability to handle multiple tasks; flexible
Proven ability to manage within budget
Residential “Green” construction experience, preferred
Familiar with building, zoning and historic code requirements
Familiarity with business operating systems- Prepared to learn the EOS system
Regular attendance is required

Position Benefits:

Full-time 40 hrs./wk.; exempt position
Health/dental, vision, and life insurance; employer sponsored 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match; flexible spending plan
Holiday pay and paid time off

Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. Habitat Kent is committed to building a diverse staff. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We have implemented a complete COVID Preparedness and Response Plan.

Send your resume with cover letter including salary expectation to: hr@habitatkent.org No phone calls or walk-ins.

Retail Associate – ReStore

The Retail Associate in accordance with the affiliate’s mission, vision, and core values is responsible for customer service and sale of product, customer checkout, and facilitating an enjoyable shopping experience.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate retail cash register quickly and accurately.
Greet every customer entering and/or exiting the doors.
Manage a neat and orderly cashier station for quick and efficient operation to ensure a high level of customer service.

Providing GREAT customer service to customers of ReStore.
Ensure that volunteers complete tasks timely and safely, while having an enjoyable experience.
Donation processing.

Qualifications:

Previous retail sales cash register operation, preferred
Ability to lead and direct volunteers
Basic math skills
Ability to operate basic office equipment skills including phone, cash register, copier, fax.
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Regular attendance is required
Qualified candidates should have a positive and ‘can-do’ attitude, demonstrated record of dependability, responsibility, and follow-through.
Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.

This is a part-time hourly position starting at $10.50/hr; at 28 hrs/wk.

We have implemented a complete COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.

Retail-Receiving Associate – ReStore

The Retail-Receiving Associate in accordance with the affiliate’s mission, vision, and core values is responsible for customer service and checkout, accepting donations in accordance with ReStore standards, providing donation receipts, product cleaning and pricing, and keeping a neat, clean, and orderly donation area.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Screen and accept donated product for resale to ensure it is sellable and consistent with ReStore product acceptance standards.

Ensure the donation area is neat, clean, orderly and product is cleaned, priced, and moved properly in order to facilitate an enjoyable and easy shopping experience.

Operate retail cash register quickly and accurately.
Greet every customer entering and/or exiting the doors.
Ensure that volunteers complete daily tasks in timely and safe manner.
Provide GREAT customer service to customers of ReStore.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in retail building supplies, preferred
Ability to lead and direct volunteers
Basic math skills
Basic office equipment skills including phone, cash register, copier,
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Qualified candidates should have a positive and ‘can-do’ attitude, demonstrated record of dependability, responsibility, and follow-through.
Regular attendance is required

This is a part-time hourly position starting at $10.50/hr; at 28 hrs/wk.

We have implemented a complete COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.

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Current Employment Opportunities

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Veteran Homeownership Wait List Application

Home Repair Wait List

Group Interest Survey

Home Improvement Program (Repair Program)

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Neighborhood Improvement Program List of Supporting Documents