VHCB AmeriCorps: Homeownership Engagement Coordinator

Champlain Housing Trust•Burlington, VT

About The Position

The Homeownership Engagement Coordinator is an AmeriCorps service position with Champlain Housing Trust (CHT), sponsored through the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps program. The role supports CHT’s efforts to expand engagement with diverse community members and build financial empowerment and successful paths to homeownership, particularly for low-to-moderate-income households, households of color, and others who face barriers to buying a home. The position serves communities in Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties and is mainly based in an office, with some remote service and community outreach. It requires 1,720 hours over 47 weeks, averaging 40 hours per week. The service term is January 12, 2027, through December 10, 2027. The member provides information about financial education, shared equity homeownership, and special loan programs; supports workshops, outreach, and client engagement; and assists with applications and financial counseling administration. The member also participates in CHT and VHCB AmeriCorps events, trainings, service days, and professional development. The position offers a pre-tax living allowance of $31,000 for the service term and an education award of $7,395 upon successful completion. Health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and training and networking opportunities are also offered.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.
Be at least 18 upon entering Pre-Service Orientation, or 17 with verified parental permission.
Be a high school graduate, have a GED certificate, or be willing to work toward a GED during the service term; applicants must not have dropped out of high school to join AmeriCorps.
Have no conviction for murder or sexual assault and be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check.
Be committed to the VHCB AmeriCorps ethic of service, appreciation of diversity, and participants’ personal and professional development.
Be able and enthusiastic to drive to, attend, and participate in required trainings and events, including being prepared to drive up to 2–3 hours each way.
Be available to serve 40 hours per week.
Have a clean driving record, access to a vehicle, and availability for some in-state travel.
Have computer proficiency, good writing skills, basic math skills, and superior interpersonal skills.
Be strongly motivated to serve the community and be well organized, self-starting, and a team player.
Be available for some evening and weekend hours, usually planned in advance.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of housing, financial literacy, and/or lending practices is helpful.
Public speaking skills or a desire to learn public speaking.
Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide community members with information about financial education, shared equity homeownership, and special loan programs.
Co-facilitate workshops, presentations, and groups; coordinate event logistics; prepare and update workshop materials and forms; set up sites; and inform partners, community members, and customers about events and education opportunities.
Support clients one-on-one as they engage with programs and services, including helping them access technology or other resources.
Develop and implement outreach initiatives with community partners serving diverse groups.
Assist clients with applications, information gathering, and document uploads, including applications for shared equity homeownership and home repair loans.
Support financial counseling by pulling credit reports, preparing files and informational materials, entering data, and managing information and reporting.
Participate in CHT events, celebrations, staff meetings, and trainings, including topics such as de-escalation and fair housing.
Participate in an Independent Service Project under VHCB AmeriCorps guidance.
Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps trainings, service days, events, and program initiatives.
Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.
Create new financial education, low- to moderate-income homeownership, and housing stability programs or processes that support the organization’s mission and team needs.
Assist loan fund and shared equity staff with customer eligibility verification and follow-up.
Host open houses and showings of CHT properties.