JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Tennessee Based

Project Coordinator

 Position Title:   Help Build Hope Project Coordinator

Classification: Part-Time/Exempt

Funding: Support raised

 Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to Director of Help Build Hope

Positions Supervised: None

Position Purpose

To provide consistent and effective management of Help Build Hope events. To ensure a safe and productive environment, our participants and staff must serve. Maintain current plans and documentation for all Help Build Hope and convention projects. Communicate with organizations receiving wall packages to ensure those organizations’ construction plans are met. To secure finishing agencies for all projects, such as Habitat for Humanity or Fuller Center for Housing. To teach, inform or arrange those individuals necessary to complete the overall objectives of the events.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties 

1. Assume responsibility for Convention and Help Build Hope organization.
   1. Construction materials

1. Communicate with finishing organizations to ensure their construction plan needs are met.
2. Ensure that accurate material lists have been generated and sent to partnering churches/conventions so they can procure materials for their event.

• Ensure that materials are purchased and delivered before all events.

1. 1. Determine the ministries’ viable role in the construction project.
   2. Secure professional drawn plans when necessary.
   3. Determine a project timeline.
   4. Identify known suppliers, professionals, and volunteers in the area that can help with the project.
2. Convention and Help Build Hope Preparation
   1. Coordinate with the Director of Help Build Hope on scheduling and contact information.
   2. Develop relationships with event contact.
   3. Recruit or verify that sufficient volunteers will be available for the event.
   4. Ensure no scheduling conflicts with tools, vehicles, or staff are shared among other fields.
3. Assume responsibility for Help Build Hope resources required for completing projects.
   1. Ensure all necessary tools are in good working order before scheduling projects.
   2. Maintained a recorded account of all tools in the retreat and convention department.
   3. Secure necessary rental tools and equipment that may be required at significant events or conventions.
   4. Replace and service tools as necessary.
   5. Keep the Director of Help Build Hope informed of tools needed by the ministry.
4. Communicate the purpose and ministry of CrossRoads Missions.
   1. Keep Development staff informed of the tools your department needs to effectively carry out your roles and responsibilities.
   2. Be well-versed in the history, accomplishments, various field offerings, needs, and plans of the ministry so that appropriate information can be effortlessly communicated.
5. Assume responsibility for safety management.
   1. Responsible for the safe operation of all tools and equipment.
   2. Regularly inspect all ladders, scaffolding, power tools, electrical cords, air hoses, and motorized equipment.
   3. Train staff, volunteers, and interns in proper tool safety and equipment usage.
   4. Ensure adequate bracing and safety measures for temporarily standing building projects.
6. Vehicle maintenance
   1. Routine servicing of vehicles and trailers used by the Help Build Hope Program.
7. Field Assistance
   1. At times it will be necessary for this position to serve as a substitute field project manager. This will require project manager service in any field in that the ministry operates with the approval of the Director of Help Build Hope.
   2. As needed, assist project managers with planning, project management, and Autocad plans.
8. Secure housing partners, follow up with housing partners on home progress and communicate back to the church/organization that hosted the Help Build Hope event.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Help Build Hope.

 Performance Measurements

1. Help Build Hope program resources are appropriately used, stored, and serviced in compliance with CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.
2. All program expenses are within the approved Help Build Hope annual budget.
3. Help Build Hope’s annual goals for projects and events are successfully communicated and achieved.
4. Program events are successfully implemented with positive feedback from participating churches or organizations.
5. Event participants are communicated with and cared for appropriately, following CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.
6. Program record-keeping processes are effectively created, sustained, and in compliance with CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.
7. Help Build Hope has grown effective partner relationships with housing organizations, churches, and other nationwide businesses.
8. Help Build Hope safety processes and procedures are created and followed by program staff and participants.
9. Help Build Hope recruiting efforts effectively meet an annual partner and participant objectives.
10. Help Build Hope has an active and effective presence on social media sites following CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.

Physical Activities and Requirements of This Position

Finger dexterity: Using primarily the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

Talking: Applicant must communicate the mission and purpose of CrossRoads effectively. Applicants must effectively communicate where one must accurately, loudly, or quickly convey detailed or important instructions or ideas.

Average hearing: hearing average or everyday conversations and receiving ordinary information.

Average visual abilities: normal visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

Physical strength:  Physically challenging work. Field located most of the time. Must be able to lift and move heavy objects

Working conditions:  Both in and outdoor working environments.

Mental activities and requirements of this position

Reasoning Ability:  Must be able to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Applicants must be able to deal with complicated concepts and complex variables.

Mathematics ability:   Ability to use a construction calculator, do basic math, able to do measurement conversions.

Language ability:   Ability to read and comprehend at a collegiate level. Must communicate effectively with others and be patient with individuals with a different language backgrounds.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

 All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and primary duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform the jobs successfully. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

 Following the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or impose undue hardships on the organization.

 Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Kentucky Based

Project Coordinator

 Position Title:   Help Build Hope Project Coordinator

Classification: Part-Time/Exempt

Funding: Support raised

 Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to Director of Help Build Hope

Positions Supervised: None

Position Purpose

To provide consistent and effective management of Help Build Hope events. To ensure a safe and productive environment, our participants and staff must serve. Maintain current plans and documentation for all Help Build Hope and convention projects. Communicate with organizations receiving wall packages to ensure those organizations’ construction plans are met. To secure finishing agencies for all projects, such as Habitat for Humanity or Fuller Center for Housing. To teach, inform or arrange those individuals necessary to complete the overall objectives of the events.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties 

1. Assume responsibility for Convention and Help Build Hope organization.
   1. Construction materials

1. Communicate with finishing organizations to ensure their construction plan needs are met.
2. Ensure that accurate material lists have been generated and sent to partnering churches/conventions so they can procure materials for their event.

• Ensure that materials are purchased and delivered before all events.

1. 1. Determine the ministries’ viable role in the construction project.
   2. Secure professional drawn plans when necessary.
   3. Determine a project timeline.
   4. Identify known suppliers, professionals, and volunteers in the area that can help with the project.
2. Convention and Help Build Hope Preparation
   1. Coordinate with the Director of Help Build Hope on scheduling and contact information.
   2. Develop relationships with event contact.
   3. Recruit or verify that sufficient volunteers will be available for the event.
   4. Ensure no scheduling conflicts with tools, vehicles, or staff are shared among other fields.
3. Assume responsibility for Help Build Hope resources required for completing projects.
   1. Ensure all necessary tools are in good working order before scheduling projects.
   2. Maintained a recorded account of all tools in the retreat and convention department.
   3. Secure necessary rental tools and equipment that may be required at significant events or conventions.
   4. Replace and service tools as necessary.
   5. Keep the Director of Help Build Hope informed of tools needed by the ministry.
4. Communicate the purpose and ministry of CrossRoads Missions.
   1. Keep Development staff informed of the tools your department needs to effectively carry out your roles and responsibilities.
   2. Be well-versed in the history, accomplishments, various field offerings, needs, and plans of the ministry so that appropriate information can be effortlessly communicated.
5. Assume responsibility for safety management.
   1. Responsible for the safe operation of all tools and equipment.
   2. Regularly inspect all ladders, scaffolding, power tools, electrical cords, air hoses, and motorized equipment.
   3. Train staff, volunteers, and interns in proper tool safety and equipment usage.
   4. Ensure adequate bracing and safety measures for temporarily standing building projects.
6. Vehicle maintenance
   1. Routine servicing of vehicles and trailers used by the Help Build Hope Program.
7. Field Assistance
   1. At times it will be necessary for this position to serve as a substitute field project manager. This will require project manager service in any field in that the ministry operates with the approval of the Director of Help Build Hope.
   2. As needed, assist project managers with planning, project management, and Autocad plans.
8. Secure housing partners, follow up with housing partners on home progress and communicate back to the church/organization that hosted the Help Build Hope event.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Help Build Hope.

 Performance Measurements

1. Help Build Hope program resources are appropriately used, stored, and serviced in compliance with CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.
2. All program expenses are within the approved Help Build Hope annual budget.
3. Help Build Hope’s annual goals for projects and events are successfully communicated and achieved.
4. Program events are successfully implemented with positive feedback from participating churches or organizations.
5. Event participants are communicated with and cared for appropriately, following CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.
6. Program record-keeping processes are effectively created, sustained, and in compliance with CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.
7. Help Build Hope has grown effective partner relationships with housing organizations, churches, and other nationwide businesses.
8. Help Build Hope safety processes and procedures are created and followed by program staff and participants.
9. Help Build Hope recruiting efforts effectively meet an annual partner and participant objectives.
10. Help Build Hope has an active and effective presence on social media sites following CrossRoads Missions policies and procedures.

Physical Activities and Requirements of This Position

Finger dexterity: Using primarily the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

Talking: Applicant must communicate the mission and purpose of CrossRoads effectively. Applicants must effectively communicate where one must accurately, loudly, or quickly convey detailed or important instructions or ideas.

Average hearing: hearing average or everyday conversations and receiving ordinary information.

Average visual abilities: normal visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

Physical strength:  Physically challenging work. Field located most of the time. Must be able to lift and move heavy objects

Working conditions:  Both in and outdoor working environments.

Mental activities and requirements of this position

Reasoning Ability:  Must be able to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Applicants must be able to deal with complicated concepts and complex variables.

Mathematics ability:   Ability to use a construction calculator, do basic math, able to do measurement conversions.

Language ability:   Ability to read and comprehend at a collegiate level. Must communicate effectively with others and be patient with individuals with a different language backgrounds.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.

 All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and primary duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform the jobs successfully. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

 Following the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or impose undue hardships on the organization.

 Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

 

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