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Construction Supervisor
Employment Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Construction Director
Position Description: The Construction Supervisor is a vital member of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s construction team. The Construction Supervisor is responsible for the daily construction activity on Iowa Heartland’s build sites, providing leadership to volunteer build teams and Iowa Heartland Habitat homebuyers working on sweat equity hours. The Construction Supervisor must enjoy teaching people how to safely and efficiently build houses, ensuring they experience an organized and enjoyable day. The Construction Supervisor works directly with volunteers, homebuyers and other staff members to move Habitat’s building mission forward.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Supervises overall construction activity and provides leadership to construction activity on the build sites each workday in accordance with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity plans, specifications and quality requirements.
Welcomes volunteers to the work site and instructs them in the tasks they will be performing for the day (suitable to the skill level of the volunteers).
Evaluates and implements good safety practices.
Treats partner family members with respect and dignity, striving to make their construction (sweat equity) involvement meaningful.
Understands elements that contribute to successful volunteers and helps ensure that volunteers have a consistently good experience, thus motivating them to return.
Anticipates problems and issues typical of the work of Habitat for Humanity and takes responsibility for solving them on the work site if necessary to help ensure schedules are metand work plans are enabled.
Identifies volunteer jobs/needs not currently filled and communicates needs to the Construction Director.
Suggests potential advantageous building practices and material cost-saving opportunities to Construction Director.
Coordinates subcontractors work to ensure projects meet critical deadlines as set forth by the schedule.
Schedules inspections with city or county staff.
Plans several days in advance for the tools and materials needed to complete upcoming tasks in order to keep project advancing toward completion.
Keeps track of tools, makes sure tools are not damaged and requests replacements as needed.
Ensure a clean and organized work site.
Secures and organizes tool trailer and materials at the end of the workday/workweek.
Schedules and completes warranty complaints and repairs on completed projects.
Meets the long- and short-term goals established with the Construction Director and Executive Director.
Organizes the warehouse as needed.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Sufficient knowledge of residential, wood-frame construction.
Outgoing nature, self-motivated, and driven by outcomes and relationships.
Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, including the ability and desire to work with and train a variety of people, personalities, ages, and backgrounds in the completion of daily tasks.
Ability to exercise sensitivity and compassion in a range of situations.
Ability to apply construction knowledge in Iowa Heartland Habitat’s unique mission work.
Ability to lead, supervise and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers.
Ability to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications.
Basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc.
Understanding and support of the vision and mission of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity.
Flexibility regarding work assignments and work hours, and ability to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
Must be willing to understand the big picture of the Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity ministry and know that construction is only a part of the larger goal.
Valid driver’s license.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter including salary expectations to the finance and operations administrator, Andrew Peters, at apeters@webuildhabitat.org. Iowa HeartlandHabitat for Humanity promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. Iowa Heartland Habitat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor. Information sent automatically from job websites may not be considered.
Home Repair Manager
Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Construction Director
Position Description: The home repair manager is a vital member of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s construction team. The home repair manager is responsible for daily activities including, but not limited to, Critical HomeRepair, Home Preservation, Weatherization, and Aging-in-Place. The home repair manager is responsible for organizing and planning repair projects for the home repair specialist to complete. The home repair manager will provide leadership to the home repair specialist and Iowa Heartland Habitat partner families in owner-occupied homes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Ensure homeowners and neighborhood residents are treated with dignity, empathy and hope by Iowa Heartland Habitat staff, volunteers and partner families.
- Approach each project with a mindset of performing the work as if it were their own home and striving to leave each project better than before the work started.
- Coordinate each stage of construction to ensure that construction is completed according to contractual conditions and within budget.
- Be responsible for coordination with inspectors and subcontractors to ensure their work is completed as contracted and in a timely fashion.
- Coordinate and/or oversee purchases of construction materials for repair projects.
- Evaluate progress and recommend improvements to ensure IHHFH builds are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.
- Review invoices and authorize payment accordingly.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Sufficient knowledge of residential, wood-frame construction.
- Project/construction management experience minimum of 3-5 years.
- An approachable, professional and friendly demeanor.
- Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, organizational and motivational skills.
- Ability to make effective decisions and solve problems independently and effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively with and among diverse populations and personalities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage people and projects successfully.
- Flexibility to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Iowa Heartland Habitat staff, applicants and partners.
- Commitment to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s mission and principles.
- Valid driver’s license necessary.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter including salary expectations to the finance and operations administrator, Andrew Peters, at apeters@webuildhabitat.org. Iowa HeartlandHabitat for Humanity promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. Iowa Heartland Habitat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor.
Rural Outreach Coordinator
Employment Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Reports To: Director of External Relations
Position Description: The Rural Outreach Coordinator will identify and mobilize key stakeholders, program participants and organizations in rural Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler and Buchanan counties in Iowa to move the mission of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity (IHHFH) forward in communities outside the Waterloo/Cedar Falls metropolitan area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Assist with the development of plans, activities, and materials to engage groups and individuals in working with Iowa Heartland Habitat in our rural communities.
- Participates, presents, and drives discussions on steering committees and internal rural meetings; provides timely follow-up to committee assignments on outreach activities.
- Work with development director to identify and organize rural fundraising activities to obtain increased support from corporations, public and private funding organizations, faith communities, and individuals.
- Promote IHHFH’s services and programs through public speaking engagements and creative presentations.
- Maintains public presence for IHHFH by continually updating resources, contacts, and other outside personnel.
- Attends community events and meetings – evenings and weekend, as needed.
- Increase the engagement of rural donors and maximize the number of overall rural supporters.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of rural funding sources, requirements and timelines for homeownership and neighborhood services programs.
- Coordinate Iowa Heartland Habitat public relations, marketing, and outreach efforts with the marketing director to help promote IHHFH throughout our rural service area with a focus on compelling story-telling and formal presentations.
- Coordinate with the volunteer coordinator to recruit and schedule rural volunteer teams.
- Promote homeownership and home repair opportunities in rural communities to attract program participants.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Experience with planning, executing, and evaluating projects and meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional verbal, written, listening, computer and presentation skills.
- Friendly, genuine and outgoing personality with high integrity and attention to detail.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently and effectively.
- Database management experience; the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare timely and meaningful reports.
- Flexibility to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Iowa Heartland staff and partners.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with and among diverse populations and personalities.
- Flexible hours; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
- Weekly daytime regional travel required. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge and understanding of charitable giving preferred.
- Commitment to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s mission and principles.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in nonprofit management fundraising, marketing, or public relations preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter including salary expectations to the finance and operations administrator, Andrew Peters, at apeters@webuildhabitat.org. Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. Iowa Heartland Habitat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor. Information sent automatically from job websites may not be considered.
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