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FULL-TIME
REHABILITATION COORDINATOR/CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT
NEEDED
POSITION DESCRIPTION
One-year commitment as AmeriCorps Service Member--A small non-profit helping low- and moderate-income homeowners with home repairs and building new homes for income-qualified, creditworthy first-time homebuyers seeks a Rehabilitation Coordinator/Construction Assistant to serve as an AmeriCorps member for 1 year beginning September 1, 2026.
(A second year of service at the site and/or a permanent position with the organization is possible.)
The Paducah Alliance of Neighbors --a Paducah, Kentucky-based nonprofit--is one of several service sites across Kentucky partnering with the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky in their Homes for All program.
This program is one of many AmeriCorps programs across the country. For more information about the Homes for All program, check out HHCK's website at www.hhck.org.
In exchange for 37.5 hours a week, the service position offers an annual living allowance of at least $20,400. (Additional stipend possible for candidates with significant construction experience. OR very-low-cost living accommodations are available if needed.) Health care coverage. Child care assistance, if needed. And an education award of at least $7,395 upon completion of 1,700 hours of service. (Can be used for past or future educational costs.) Student loans are deferred during service period.
Applications for this position will be taken through early August 2026.
QUALIFICATIONS
--Thorough and organized with strong orientation to detail.
--Ability to work as a member of a team, meet deadlines, and plan work.
--Strong aptitude and some hands-on experience with construction is preferred.
--Ability to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word and Excel. And scan, file, and complete other office tasks.
--Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with community-based volunteers, youth volunteers, and low- and moderate-income homeowner clients; and to speak to groups to recruit and lead volunteers. Should be comfortable using telephone, mail, e-mail, facebook, and website to communicate.
--Ability to effectively motivate and train volunteers to participate in construction activities.
--Commitment to AmeriCorps and its policies and philosophies and to the non-profit's work toward eliminating substandard housing.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Rehabilitation/Construction Coordinator will assist with the following activities:
1) Program support and operations (45%): Completeactivities related to the continuation of programs and services for clients including: work plans, intake and assessment, personnel activity records, creating and maintaining client files, writing and submitting client and data reports, and record keeping related to client funding sources.
2) Repair or rehab construction (25%): Help improve existing homes by helping to coordinate projects or working directly with carpenters, other staff, or volunteers to complete critical home repairs with projects consisting of building ramps and porches, replacing windows and flooring, roofing, painting, and other aspects of home repair.
3) New home construction (20%): Work with carpenters, other staff, or volunteers to build new homes, often assisting with tasks between subcontractors in order to keep construction moving smoothly.
4) Volunteer management: identify andwork with volunteers, including on-site management and project placement for volunteer groups.
5) Safety: follow all safety procedures and takes proper precaution for personal safety and safety of volunteers, staff, carpenters, and other individuals on the worksite, care and accountability for all equipment and tools.
6) Other Duties Related to the Homes for All Program (10%): (1) Participate in the following events and trainings that fall within the term of service, including Pre-Service Orientation, AmeriCorps Launch, MLK Day of Service, National Service Recognition Day, Homes for All Spring Service Project, and End of Service Celebration. (2) Participate in monthly program trainings, site visits, and other check-ins. (3) Submit time sheets and program reports in a timely manner. (4) Check emails and respond to programmatic requests in a timely manner.
TO APPLY
For more information about the organization, check our website at paducahallianceofneighbors.org.
Additional steps are required to apply to the AmeriCorps program. Additional information will be provided.
Contact Sharon Poat at 270-556-0826 or [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
