Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King County AmeriCorps Community Engagement Liaison 2014

PositionTitle:AmeriCorpsCommunityEngagementLiaison (CEL)

Department&Site:CommunityEngagement/Volunteer Services,servingatconstructionsitesandinthe surroundingcommunity

PositionOverview:EngagethecommunitytoHabitatsmissionandgoals,basedfromourconstructionsitesanddeployed tositesandthesurroundingcommunities.Inthisupcloseandpersonalrole,specificallyactasourconduitandadvocate tothelocalneighborhoods,organizations,communitycenters,andconstructionsitevolunteers,providinghospitalityand facilitatingmutuallearningandsharingbetweentheaffiliateandourbodyofsupporters.

ServiceTerm:1February20December2014

Servicetovulnerablepopulation?
(underage18,over59,ordisabled?):Episodic.

ServiceWeek(days/times):TuesSat,8AM4:30PM,with

DirectSupervisor:TBD____________________________

occasionaleveningandSunday/Mondayhours,withnotice. AlsoreportstoAmeriCorpsDirectorforACteamduties
SalesorFundraising:Experienceapproachingnewpeopleor groupsandestablishingwinwinexchangerelationships. CommunityDevelopment:experientialknowledgeof comingalongsidegroupsdifferentfromyourself, understandingthingsontheirterms,andearningaseatat thetable. CoalitionBuilding:experienceaccessingandmotivating disparategroupsofpeopleeffectivelytowardacommon goal/project,ideallyinmultiplecontexts. Maturity&SoundJudgment:canmaketherightdecisionin agivensituation,consideringcontextandoutcomes. WorkEthic:abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandaspartof agroup,tomaintainmomentumaswellastakedirection. ClearCommunications:Excellentinterpersonal communicationskillswritten,verbal,andnonverbal. Equitability:Genuineappreciationandfairtreatmentof peoplefromallbackgrounds,ages,andabilitylevels. ComputerLiteracy:KnowMSOffice,email,research;and abletolearnmobilecomputingdatabases,andCRM. Aptitudes&Experiencesoughtforthisposition: Personable:anaturallyextroverted,charismatic personalityateasewithengagingpeople,establishingtrust andauthenticity,andrepresentingHabitatwell. GroupLeadership&Teambuilding:ahistoryofengaging andmotivatinggroupsofpeopletowardgreatexperiences (i.e.,campcounselor,youthgroup,trainer,tourguide). Cheerleading:consistencyinmaintainingpositiveenergy andoutlook,andeffectivelyinspiringothersevenin challengingorotherwisenegativesituations. PublicSpeaking:Enjoymentandnaturalabilityspeakingin frontoflargeorsmallgroups,foreducation,persuasion, andinspirationalpurposes. Hospitality:ademonstratedtrackrecordofexcellingat servingothersinaprofessionalcontext(restaurant,hotel, travelhosting,etc.). Organization:aclearpersonalsystemtomanagemultiple tasks,projects,andotherresponsibilitiesatthesametime. Humility:ahealthyappreciationforyourlimitationsand knowingthesourceofyourstrengths.

AllAmeriCorpsmembersareexpectedtobeconsiderate,inclusive,andsupportiveoftheirteammatesduringtheirserviceterm. Experienceinallareasisnotrequired;butaservantsheart,positiveattitude,andthewillingnesstolearnare.

Responsibilitiesoftheposition:
1) LearnaboutHabitat'scommunityofcurrentandfuturesupporters,bothon andoffsite.

Preparationandtraining:
FamiliarizeyourselfwithHabitatsStrategicPlanandprioritiestounderstandourCEgoals. Conductinitialresearchandoutreachtounderstandnewandpotentialpartnersincludingtheirneedsandgoals,existing

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communityactivitiesandintiatives,andotherallieswithinyourtargetcommunity. Becometheaffilaiteexpertinyourtargetcommunity,includingmappingassets,compilingitshistory,andlearningto representthecommunitysviewpoint. GettoknowtheHabitatstaff,departments,andhowtheyinteracttohelpyouworkmosteffectivelyandbeneficiallywithin theorganization. Developacommunityengagementplanforyourcommunity,includingkeyaims,anticipatedoutcomes/benefits,an outreachplan,monitoring/evaluation,andkeymessagestogetherwiththeCECandstaff.Considerstrategicpointsof contact,messaging,mutualfit,relationshipbuilding,andhowHabitatcanbestplugintocommunities.

Action: TheoverallgoaloftheCELsistopositivelyengagethecommunityaroundwherewebuild,bothoffsiteandon.AsaCEL,youwillbe expectedtofindthebestapproach,balancingtimeoutinthecommunitywithtimeonsite,ensuringyourresponsibilitiesaremetin eacharea.EachCELwillbeassignedasiteaswellasaspecificcommunityordemographic(i.e.,thelocalcommunityaroundyour assignedconstructionsite,VeteransinKingCounty,youthorfaithbasedvolunteergroups,otherAmeriCorpsprogramsperforming overlappingservicetothecommunity,etc.)tobuildrelationshipswithandengagewithHabitatthroughouttheterm. Research&discussweeklyvolunteergroupsexpectedinadvanceofbuilddays,includingcoordinatorsorVIPs,andbe preparedtospecificallygreetgroupleadersontheirbuilddays.Whenappropriate,makecontactwithvolunteergroup leadersinadvance. WorkalongsidevolunteersandConstructionVolunteerLeadsonsitewhenappropriate,gettingtoknowourvolunteersand buildrelationships.Occasionallyleadcrewsofvolunteerswithinyourabilities,whenneeded. Attendcommunitybasedmeetingsorplanningsessions. Helpidentify,screen,andexecuteHabitatprojects(repairs,rehabs,etc)withintargetcommunity. GenerateandparticipateinorhelpleadcommunityprojectswithpartnersonbehalfofHabitat. Overseephotoand/orvideodocumentationofprojectsandbuilddaysincludinguploadingtoHabitatServers/dropbox. Ensurecommentcardsarecompletedbyallvolunteersonsiteattheendoftheday,andfollowupasneeded,in consultationwiththeteam,tothankhappyvolunteersoraddresscomplaints. Sharevaluablefeedbackwithstafffromourcommunitythatsuggestdirectionsforfurthercommunityengagement, improvementstoourvolunteerprogram,andkeysupportersforfollowuporfurtherrelationship. PresentcommunityreportstotheSeniorLeadershipTeamandallstaffmeetings. Utilizemobilecomputingtechtohandleinthemomentvolunteer&eventregistration,sharingofinformation,,entering contactinformationandhistoryintoourCRMdatabase,etc. Note:CEactivitieswillvarybasedonyourtargetcommunity,whichcouldbeeithergeographicallyordemographicallydefined. Dependingonyourtargetcommunityandsupervisor'sdirection,yourresponsibilitiesmayvary.Yourutlimategoalistosecure sustainedlocalinterest,ownershipandaccountabilityinyourcommunity,includingcrosssectoralliancesandgrassrootsleadership. 2) ShareHabitat'sstories,goals,opportunities,hospitality,andspiritwithoursupportersbothonandoffsite,towardengaging themmoredeeplywithHabitat'swork. Preparationandtraining: Learntoarticulatethesocioeconomicbenefitsofhomeownershipandfactorsaffectingtheavailabilityofaffordable housing. KeepabreastofcurrentstatisticsandtalkingpointsrelatedtoHabitatlocallyandworldwide,toshareinconversationwith communitiesandsupporters. Action: Beonhandasthefirsttogreetvolunteerswhentheyarriveonconstructionsites:welcoming,helpingthemsignin,and engaginginfriendlyconversationuntilconstructionstaffisreadytobegin. Leadactivities&presentations,bothonconstructionsitesandinthecommunity,suchaslunchdiscussionsforhousing

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education/advocacy,endofdayreflectionactivities,andtablingorspeakingopportunitieswherevercommunitymembers aregathered. Sendfollowupthankyouemailswithphotostovolunteersaftereachbuilddayonyoursite. Arrangeandguidetoursonsiteforpotentialorcurrentcommunitypartnersorallies. Withsiteteams,identifyandreportonoutstandingactsofserviceandpositiveimpactsseenonsiteorinthecommunity. ProvideinformationtotheHabitatmarketingdepartmentformediaandwebsiteoutreach. MakecommunityintroductionstokeyHabitatstaff,AmeriCorps,andvolunteers. HelpdocumentandshareourCommunityEngagementactivitiesandpracticesontheground,forsharingwithother Habitataffiliates,orforfuturevolunteersoremployeesassumingyourduties. DistributeHabitatmaterialsandliteraturetooursitesandcommunities. Managehospitalitysystemsandlogisticsonsite,includingsigninareas,refreshments,lunchorderingandsetup,supply shopping,literatureracksandsignage,&generalvolunteerareacleanlinessandorganization. Inspire,identify,train,andcultivatevolunteersfromthecommunitytoassumesomeorallofyourCEduties.

AllAmeriCorpsmemberswillalsoshareresponsibilityfor: Thedisasterpreparednesseducationoflowincome individuals(inteams,includingpre/postsurveys). MonthlyAmeriCorpsteammeetings. AllStaffmeetingsandevents. NationalDayofServiceprojects. Attendinghomededicationsasyouareable. Sharedsitedutiesasspecifiedbyyoursupervisor.

Generatingandsharingstories,photos,andvideosabout yourgreatwork. HelpingplanandcarryoutanymajorAmeriCorpsevents, suchastheHFHIAmeriCorpsBuildaThon. Onlineassessmentsurveys. HFHSKCstaff&programevaluations. AmeriCorpstimesheetswithlaborallocationtracking.

Requirements,ServiceSiteEnvironment,&PersonalVehicle
Physical&MentalRequirements Membersinthisrolemusthave abilityto: Focuswellonthetaskathand whileothersworkondifferent tasks. Maintainprofessionaldecorum andemail/computer responsibilitiesworkingfroma constructionsite. Keepyourselfwarminoutdoor environmentswithoutmuch physicalactivity. Dressappropriatelyforbothsite serviceandcommunitymeetings. Occasionallyparticipateinwork outside,onladders,scaffolding, andonyourfeetforextended periods,andlift30lbs.
Note:HabitatforHumanityofSeattle KingCountyadherestoalllocal,state, andfederallawsandwillmake reasonableaccommodationsfor

ServiceSiteEnvironment CELswilleachbeassignedaconstructionsiteorteam,as wellasanexternalcommunityordemographictoengage. Yourservicewillbesplitbetweenthesetwoenvironments. Youwillreporttotheconstructionsite/teameachday,and eitherperformhostingdutiesthereordepartfor communityengagements,orboth.Youwillberesponsible forarrangingyourscheduleandplanningaccordingly. Onallsites,safetyofself&othersisfirstpriority.Personal safetyequipmentisprovidedtoallAmeriCorpsmembers whileworkingontheconstructionsite.Whenyou participateinconstructiontasks,serviceisoftenphysically demanding,strenuous&attimesfastpaced.Tasksinvolve lifting&carryingofmaterials.Siteservicetakesplace outsideregardlessofinclementweather.Membersare responsibleforprovidingthemselveswithraingear& appropriatesturdyboots(reimbursementstipend provided.) Equipmentprovided: Safetyglasses Earplugs&Hardhat

PersonalVehiclerequired? No Yes Recommended.

Habitatvehiclesareprovidedfor allrequiredtraveltoand betweenservicesites. Allmembersmustobtaina WashingtonStatedriverslicense withintwoweeksofthestartof service,andbewillingtodrive Habitatvehiclesasneeded, includingforthetransportof otherpeople.Memberswillbe requiredtosubmitadrivers licensecopyandDepartmentof MotorVehiclesReportfromtheir homestatetodeterminedriving eligibility. Membersservinginthisposition mayfindoccasionaluseofa personalvehicledesirablefor flexibilityinyourpersonaland serviceschedule.

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AmeriCorpsmemberswithspecialneeds. Ifyoufeelyouhavephysicallimitations whichwillkeepyoufromperformingthe requireddutiesofaposition,please contacttheProgramDirectororthe HFHSKCHumanResourcesDepartmentto discusspossibleaccommodations.

Gloves Safetyequipmentasneededfortasks Toolbelt Tools:Hammer,tape,square,catspaw,pencil,etc. Othertoolsasneededfortasks Stipendforraingear Stipendforboots Accesstophone,fax,andinternet

Anymemberchoosingtousea personalvehicleforservice relatedtasksmustsubmitproof oftheirowninsurancetobe eligibleformileage reimbursement.

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