Employment

Current Openings (Scroll down for more information)

• Development Associate & Database Manager
• Family Services Case Manager
• Warehouse Material Handler/Driver
• Section 3 - Business and Employment Notice
• DBE/MBE/WBE Solicitation

Positions' Descriptions:

Development Associate & Database Manager
DEPARTMENT:  Development     
TYPE:  Full-Time
DATE:  February 17, 2012

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The applicant must have an understanding of and commitment to the mission of New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity; the ability to work with people of all backgrounds and education levels; and a strong work ethic.  We are looking for someone that is well spoken and able to communicate effectively; internet and email literate; people oriented; a self starter; and that has the ability to meet deadlines and to meet and exceed expectations. Must be a team player but also able to work independently.  NOAHH adheres strictly to the code of ethics set forth by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

• Maintaining a comprehensive program for data management.
• Oversight and on-site expert for advancement system. Integration of all databases.
• Create and implement design upgrade to database.
• Design and maintain data security and integrity policy and procedures.
• Make corrections and additions to all database records, including some prospect/donor information and contact schedules.
•  Implement all reports from advancement system.
• Technical support and troubleshooting for gift acknowledgement and gift processing.
• Training users with varying degrees of knowledge to effectively use the database system.
• Working closely with other Development and Communications team members.
• Facilitating and delivery of all communications deliverables including: mailings; labels; lists; reports, etc.

• Processing of donations, entering donor information into Donor Perfect database and preparing acknowledgement and thank you letters.
• Oversee the maintenance of donor hard files and donor database. This may include Internet based research on individual and organizational donors.
• Assist in managing Habitat's E-Store, tracking, filling and shipping purchases and entering items for sale.
• Provide support for events including home dedications, wall raisings, donor meetings and special events. This includes preparation and mailing of invitations, maintaining RSVP lists and attendee lists, and assisting with planning and logistical preparations.
• Provide support for the development of grant proposals and annual appeal. This includes preparation of attachments, mailing lists, and filing of documents.
• Maintain department schedule and assist in the preparation of development department reports, including reconciliation reports for accounting department.
• Receptionist/phone receptionist lunch or late afternoon relief.
• Assist members of the Development Department in making calls and scheduling appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Family Services Case Manager
DEPARTMENT:  Family Services  
TYPE:  Full-Time
DATE:  February 17, 2012

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The applicant must have an understanding of and commitment to the mission of New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity; the ability to work with people of all backgrounds and education levels; and a strong work ethic.  We are looking for someone that is well spoken and able to communicate effectively; internet and email literate; people oriented; a self starter; and that has the ability to meet deadlines and to meet and exceed expectations. Must be a team player but also able to work independently. 

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for someone to join the Family Service Department. The applicant must have a background in social services. They must feel comfortable talking in front of large and small groups. The applicant would be assisting in: the homeowner application process, outreach to low income families, guiding families through the partnership process, conducting informational and educational seminars and maintaining records, and must have the ability to work with people of all backgrounds and education levels; ability to confront conflicts and think on your feet; strong work ethic; well spoken and able to communicate effectively; problem solving ability; internet and email literate; people oriented; good organization and supervisory skills, ability to meet deadlines and to meet and exceed expectations. The successful applicant has worked in environments that required patience, and is people savvy and customer service oriented.  Position is full-time and requires occasional weekend and evening hours for special events.

DESCRIPTION:
The Case Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: schedule and complete homeowner application intakes daily;  process applications; perform home visit of potential applicants in a variety of neighborhoods in the New Orleans Area to assess the need for shelter; and track partner families’ progress through the partnership process, i.e., sweat equity, escrow and homeowner education.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Position requires a 4-year college degree and a background working in Social Services, outreach, recruitment or community organizing. Applicant must be able to read and understand credit reports, process loan applications and have reliable transportation to complete home visits. He/She must be familiar with New Orleans geography, social and demographic trends. Applicant should have strong written and oral communication skills, detail-oriented and highly organized. Spanish speaker a plus!

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

DESCRIPTION: Participate in front counter activities, receiving and stocking materials; tag, sort and locate miscellaneous inventory; operate appropriate warehouse equipment; maintain warehouse in a clean and orderly manner; participate in answering the telephone and assisting customers; load and unload delivery trucks; and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required. Six months warehouse experience preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and meet the Company driving standards. Employment subject to background check and drug screening. Applicant should have basic spelling, grammar and punctuation and mathematical skills. He/She must have the ability to organize, stock and distribute materials; operate standard office machines and equipment; perform simple arithmetic computations. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.