Project Coordinator

About Rebuilding Together:

Now celebrating 35 years, Rebuilding Together San Francisco has been repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives!

The work we do helps preserve affordable homes, maintain the rich diversity of San Francisco, and keep longtime community members in their neighborhoods. Through our repair events, neighbors come together to build resilient and thriving communities in San Francisco. Our annual budget is $1,300,000.

Rebuilding Together San Francisco (RTSF) is a local affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national organization that includes more than 110 affiliates serving communities nationwide and mobilizing thousands of volunteers each year.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a dynamic individual that will help us continue to advance our mission in the community. This unique opportunity allows someone to put their technical skills to good use: keeping people in their homes. Our office is fast paced, RTSF serves over 150 neighbors a year and the need for our services is growing. The ideal candidate has technical knowledge of construction, is great with people, and a strong connection to affordable housing. The position is full-time and reports to the Executive Director. The Project Coordinator is a field position and is responsible for performing Home Assessments, coordinating Construction Installations, and supporting our Build Day Events. The Project Coordinator works in collaboration with staff members, skilled volunteers, non-skilled volunteers, and vendors to ensure quality services are delivered to clients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Services (70%)

• Utilize RTSF’s 25 Healthy Housing checklist to conduct Home Assessments
• Conduct Home Assessments for 5-10 neighbors per week
• Coordinate approved minor/ moderate property repairs with volunteers/ vendors
• Recommend and prioritize health and safety installations for neighbors
• Work with Client Services Manager to draft scopes of work based on home assessments
• Identify Homes that could be featured on Build Day for volunteers
• Procure construction tools and materials as needed for projects
• Lead inventory organization of warehouse supplies
• Nurture relationships with vendors for donations, discounts, and purchase of materials and labor to complete repair projects
• Identify and share alternative resources for low-income homeowners

Volunteers/ Event Build Days (30%)

• With staff, select appropriate projects based on detailed site review, qualifications, mission, volunteer capacity and financial resources
• Work with staff to identify appropriate expertise for projects
• Act as lead for volunteers on Build Days
• Support staff with volunteer assignments for Rebuilding Day programs

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience
• Strong familiarity with residential construction
• Ability to lift 30lbs on a regular basis
• Strong interpersonal skills and high comfort level in entering homes in the community
• Knowledgeable of construction industry and basic installations
• Strong customer service mindset with effective and diplomatic, yet supportive communication style with volunteers who provide and need varying levels of support
• Excellent problem solver with attention to developing and improving RTSF programs
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment and desire to work deeply in the community
• Valid CA driver’s license and willingness to drive
• Pass a background check and fingerprinting
• Flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends throughout the year, particularly in preparation for National Rebuilding Day (February-April) and Team Build projects

Though not required, the following are helpful skills and experience for the position:

• Associate degree or commensurate experience
• Knowledge of our service area, specifically the neighborhoods of San Francisco