Job description
The ReStore Associate will be hosted by Habitat for Humanity Lake County located in Waukegan, IL. Habitat for Humanity Lake County is a part of the Housing Action AmeriCorps Network, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. As such, this position will receive customized training, support, guidance, and networking opportunities, in addition to the traditional opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA positions. Learn more about the program on Housing Action’s website: housingactionil.org/americorps. Habitat for Humanity Lake County is a nonprofit housing developer that brings volunteers, donors, customers, and partners together to build affordable houses for Partner Families in the community. Lake County is located north of Chicago at the Wisconsin border and is the third-largest county in Illinois, with a population of 700,000. Lake County has large outer ring suburbs with a more urban feel, typical suburban communities, and rural areas. The need for affordable housing exists in all parts of the county. By bringing the community together, we as Habitat can limit costs for development and build support for each project we begin and complete. The ReStore Associate will improve our customer, donor, and volunteer experience at our ReStore Gurnee. They will work alongside our staff to provide excellent customer service, an engaging volunteer experience, and represent Habitat to the community in a positive way. Our ideal candidates have a passion for working with the community, are enthusiastic about providing affordable housing solutions, and are excited to be a part of a team focused on change.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : The ReStore Associate will engage the community for item donations through outreach. This outreach will improve engagement with community partners and raise donor dollars to help Habitat expand on its mission statement in the area to better alleviate poverty. The ReStore Associate will also recruit and lead volunteers for projects that are designed to further the capacity of the organization to better serve our homeowners. They will monitor and track all aspects of their projects in preparation for future ReStore Associates and/or volunteers to carry on their work. Lastly they will strive to always provide excellent customer service to every individual or group they come in contact with each day.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , $300 Monthly Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Housing , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Community and Economic Development , Housing , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Community Organization , Communications , Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Recruitment , General Skills .
Public Speaking , Community Organization , Communications , Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Recruitment , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2023 ReStore Summer Associate
Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 08/13/2023
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ILLINOIS
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From 04/03/2023 To 05/19/2023
Contact
AmeriCorps Leader
315 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan IL 60085
312-939-6074
americorps@housingactionil.org
www.housingactionil.org
Listing ID
117937
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