Community Need

Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) is committed to continue meeting the needs of low-income homeowners in our community. About 30% of RTNO applicants are living with a disability, and many are living in homes without the necessary equipment to safely move around. Because many elderly homeowners in New Orleans are unable to work, they live on the fixed income afforded to them by social security; this lack of disposable income prevents them from making the critical home modifications necessary to facilitate their mobility and independence.

Repairs RTNO provides our clients keep elderly and disabled homeowners in their homes longer, hindering blight from spreading and sustaining the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Our
programs provide a variety of accessibility and safety features for homeowners living with a disability to reduce the likelihood of falls, work to preserve their health, and save them money on medical expenses to help sustain financial independence. RTNO has been able to assist more than 500 homeowners since 2005, but our homeowner waitlist continues to grow.

Position Title: Education Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Communications

This person will be responsible for coordinating educational and professional development opportunities for staff and AmeriCorps members. Education Coordinator will develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy for the organization, coordinate AmeriCorps programming, and support other RTNO staff in organizational storytelling.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and Implement an Organization Education plan

• Contribute to the strategic vision, planning and quality implementation of an educational and professional development program for all AmeriCorps members and staff
• Train and build the capacity of organization staff and AmeriCorps in general management and in project-related education, vocational and life skills topics
• Create and coordinate a community workshop plan to involve local stakeholders, neighbors, and partners in equitable and affordable housing practices
• As necessary, recruit outside trainers or schedule team-wide trainings to build on organization’s efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.

Coordinate RTNO AmeriCorps Programs

• Locally and nationally recruit and manage an annual team of 20 AmeriCorps State/National members
• Manage sensitive paperwork and all files for all AmeriCorps members including but not limited to the conduction of background checks, entry and exit paperwork, member performance and discipline documentation, and timesheets in compliance with state and federal grant regulations.
• Provide necessary retention support for AmeriCorps members from enrollment to exit, including day-to-day problem mitigation and adjustment and relocation support upon enrollment.
• Create forms and policies as needed
• Evaluate and document AmeriCorps performance periodically
• Assist the Director of Communications with AmeriCorps grant reporting as necessary, including those sponsored by the RT national office as well as state offices and commissions and other nationally supported AmeriCorps programs such as NCCC. Reporting includes quarterly, biannual, and annual reports.

Create Content for Social Media Outlets and Storytelling

o   Work with Director of Communications to provide regular updates to social media accounts

o   Create content for social media, website, or other print or digital content

o   Document sites, projects, service events or other activities that RTNO completes with the goal of capturing and sharing our story

Benefits

• 18 paid days off, 18 paid holidays
• Health insurance 75% employer paid after probationary period
• 2% contribution to IRA after 1 year of employment