Reports to: Manager, Housing Counseling Program – Montgomery County
Supervises: Volunteer Instructors and Class Volunteers
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate Homebuyer Education Program.
- Organize and schedule Homebuyer Class.
- Secure and train guest speakers/Volunteer Instructors.
- Facilitate Homebuyer Class.
TASKS
- Prepare agendas, handouts, visual aids and working materials for Homebuyer Class.
- Keep homebuyer education materials current and interesting.
- Set up and clean up after class.
- Utilize adult education principles and participatory training techniques in class.
- Develop outreach strategies according to HIP’s strategic plan.
- Recruit participants for homebuyer education and HIP’s Housing Counseling Programs.
- Notify public through available printed, online and social media of class schedule.
- Deliver community presentations for customer outreach as appropriate. Become familiar with local, referral programs and other relevant resources.
- Provide basic information about HIP’s services to individuals. This will require maintaining an understanding of HIP’s programs and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Uphold high organizational standards.
REQUIREMENTS
- Administrative experience and basic knowledge of the home buying process.
- Strong communication skills.
- Computer skills, including familiarity with databases, Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Successful skills in working with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Highly self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as work as part of a team.
- Creative, practical and strategic problem solving skills.
- Fluency in Spanish desirable.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Must be able to complete NeighborWorks Homebuyer Education Training within first six months of employment.
Please send resume and cover letter to Carmen Castro-Conroy, Manager, at ccastro@hiphomes.org
This is a part-time volunteer position
Please visit www.hiphomes.org to learn more about our organization.
