AmeriCorps Program Support Coordinator
About The Position
The Program Support Coordinator – Intake Specialist is a first point of contact for people interested in homeownership and neighborhood-focused programs. The coordinator determines potential applicants’ eligibility, collects and documents application materials, and prepares applications for further review. The role requires familiarity with program requirements to answer routine questions and support outreach and recruitment. The position coordinates recruitment for traditional homeownership opportunities and expanded housing products, including rehabilitation, repair, and weatherization. It also conducts information sessions and assists applicants through the application process, while supporting program staff with applicant and participant follow-up by phone and email. This is a full-time AmeriCorps service position lasting approximately 10½ months.
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of program requirements for homeownership and neighborhood-focused programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a first point of contact for potential applicants to homeownership and neighborhood-focused programs.
- Determine potential applicants’ program eligibility.
- Collect and document application materials and prepare them for further review.
- Become familiar with program requirements and answer routine questions.
- Implement outreach strategies, including attending community events sponsored by Habitat Chicago and partner organizations.
- Coordinate programs to recruit homeowner applicants for traditional homeownership opportunities and expanded housing products such as rehabilitation, repair, and weatherization.
- Conduct information sessions and assist applicants with completing program applications.
- Assist program staff with follow-up for applicants and participants by coordinating phone calls and emails.
Benefits
- Full-time living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10½ months of service.
- Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service.
- Health care benefits.
- Enrollment in the Employee Assistance Plan.
- Approximately 10 days total of personal and medical leave.
- Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
