Agape Affordable Homes Program Intern

Title: Intern

Reports to: Agape Homes Program Manager

External Interfaces: Neighbors

Mission - Recruit neighbors to our housing program and assist with neighbor’s success in program.

Compensation: Starting $15/hour

Submit resume to: sosina@agapedevelopment.org

Deadline: none, but interviewing begins immediately

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Responsibilities:

Recruiting new applicants from the neighborhood - making cold calls to neighbors; Making warm calls to program participants; Canvassing homes, churches, and businesses in neighborhood; Making phone calls and keep up with emails; Leading groups of volunteers to canvass homes in 77021 for housing applicant leads.

Following up with interested parties

Assisting applicants with filling out applications

Helping applicants retrieve their credit scores

Inputting data into excel spreadsheets

Case management of applicants helping them move through the program - Improve credit; Make budget; Ensure up to date on taxes; Verify qualifications met

Facilitate Housing meetings where an expert might come in or show up virtually to provide instruction on some aspect of buyer readiness or home ownership

Performs other work related duties as assigned.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Hours are not guaranteed but we expect to be able to offer 15-20 hours per week. This position is not permanent. As Agape Development recruits enough applicants and helps them become homeowners, the hours and responsibilities will decrease and eventually end.

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Qualification Requirements:

Some college OR 1 year of case management experience.

Ability to use computer, cell phone/tablet applications with limited training.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Customer service oriented.

Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.