Job Description
Program Manager: HomeShare Kootenai County, Inc.
Our Mission: HomeShare Kootenai County aims to increase the availability and affordability of housing in Kootenai County by connecting home providers with home seekers.
Responsibilities may include:
● Administrative support to HomeShare Kootenai County
● Oversee HomeShare Kootenai County status as a 501c3 is maintained
● Oversee production and distribution of collateral marketing material for the organization
● Maintain and assist with website updates
● Search, write and oversee grants, monitor deliverables, oversee evaluation components, report to funders, and monitor budgets and expenses for grants
● Develop relationships with our community partners throughout the County
● Develop and maintain effective record keeping of volunteer hours
● Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals, including a check writing campaign and other fundraising events
● Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop
● Monitor and reply to inquiries from the website and phone line
● Coordinate efforts with the National Shared Housing Resource Center to encourage best practices and cross learn from other national programs
● Assist the board of directors in preparation and monitoring the budget
● Assist Treasurer with account management functions for HomeShare Kootenai County including accounts receivable and accounts payable
● Assist the Treasurer with limited account management details that include preparation of donor invoices and depositing funds to the bank
● Management of the home provider and home seeker databases
● Conduct background checks on home providers and home seekers
● Producing guidelines and procedure documents
● Recruit, train and encourage volunteers to join in our mission as match ambassadors or board members.
● Facilitate match meetings and trial matches
● Provide ongoing oversight to matched home providers and seekers including housing agreements, mediation, and transition services as needed
● Report program data and outreach information for program evaluation and funding reports.
Desired Qualifications:
● Experience in grant writing, and reporting
● Ability to present HomeShare Kootenai County in a professional manner to community organizations, potential funders, and the community at large
● Excellent computer skills, including experience with websites and social media
● Ability to work with diverse populations
● Experience with a variety of forms of fundraising
● Knowledge of Kootenai County preferred
● Reliable Transportation, valid license and insurance required
● Experience in customer service and community outreach.
● Knowledge of community service agencies, governmental assistance programs and grant funding opportunities.
● Ability to oversee client conflict resolution
● Able to work from home with necessary wi-fi and phone in order to conduct business in a professional manner
Education Background:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
This is a six-month, renewable contractor position. The Program Director provides his or her own computer, smart phone, working area and vehicle. Expected number of hours of work per week 10 – 20. Rate of pay: $24-$29.00/hr. based on experience level along with opportunities for commission and bonus based on a percentage of grants received, successful matches and fundraising. This rate of pay to be reevaluated after six months and additional sources of funding have been secured.