Grinnell Housing Authority - SESLWS

Grinnell College•Grinnell, IA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Leadership Work Study Program (SLWS) is a community engagement program that provides students with an on-campus employment opportunity where they work with local community organizations. By working closely with local community organizations, students in the program get a sustained opportunity to engage with local issues while also interacting with a broad range of community members. The program also provides a peer learning community that supplements the work done by the students at their various work-sites and that provides opportunities for shared learning and collaboration. The positions in the program, which fall under the Student Union contract and pay the standard campus wage, can also fulfill federal work-study requirements. This position, which is for 8-10 hours per week, will support the Grinnell Housing Authority. The Grinnell Housing Authority is the designated office for housing assistance in the Grinnell community via Housing Choice (formerly Section 8) Vouchers. The Housing Authority provides stable, quality, affordable housing for qualifying low income individuals and families in Grinnell.

Requirements

Resume
Cover letter addressed to Kate Slater, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, briefly addressing interest in the position and relevant experience and skills (experience can include work and community engagement experience or relevant coursework)

Nice To Haves

Interest in learning about housing programs for low income families
Hard working and adaptable
Good writing/communication skills

Responsibilities

Learn about how local housing support works and related anti-poverty efforts in the community
Assists with interviewing eligible applicants
Assists with re-certifications for program
Helps with home visits
Helps maintain program files
Answers telephone calls and other correspondence