1. New Building
HopeChats Community, LLC
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Effective immediately
HopeChats, a peer recovery center, has moved to a new building. Please visit us at 709 S. Oneida St. Unit 1. We are located behind Gandrud on Rewood Dr. just off of W. Mason St. in Green Bay.
HopeChats encourages community in a safe environment for individuals who are in recovery of mental health and/or substance use challenges. Together hope is shared among peers moving along together on their recovery journey.
Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00. with daily activities and support groups.
SMART Recovery meets on Tuesday at 4:00.
Contact Name
Becky Larson
Contact Email
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2. Stepping On
ADRC of Brown County
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Tuesdays, March 29 - May 10th, 2022 9:30am - 11:30am
Aurora Sports Medicine, Performance Enhancement Room
1160 Kepler Drive, Green Bay
Cost: $25 Suggested Donation (Helps offset cost of learning materials)
Join us for this interactive workshop for seniors age 60 and older that have fallen or have concerns about falling. The workshop covers these topics by local experts:
• Physical Therapist - Will demonstrate, practice, and review strength and balance exercises, how to get up from a fall, walk safer, and cane use
• Community Safety Expert - Environmental and home safety hazards
• Vision Expert - Vision changes and devices to help with vision loss
• Pharmacist - Medication risks known to cause falls
• Identifying home, clothing, and footwear hazards as well as strategies and devices to reduce your falls risk
Call the ADRC at (920)448-4300 for questions, how to register, class availability. Space is limited. Advance reservations required.
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3. ST VINCENT de PAUL ANNOUNCES GETTING AHEAD WORKSHOP #10
St. Vincent de Paul Green Bay
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April 7 thru August 18, 2022
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE! Join our trained facilitators and a group of your peers for an educational, interactive workshop designed for individuals impacted by poverty.
Getting Ahead is an 18-20 week “kitchen-table style” workshop where you can:
- Plan your future
- Discover your strengths
- Use your unique gifts and talents
- Increase your personal resources
GETTING AHEAD IS FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Receive:
- A meal during each session
- Monetary stipend for attendance and participation
- Workbook and supplies
- A mentor to walk beside you and a team to offer support!
When:
- Meet once a week on…
- Thursdays starting April 7th thru August 18th, 2022
The first step toward Getting Ahead is GETTING STARTED!
- Please contact:
- Stacy 920-435-4040, ext 222
- Pat 920-435-4040, ext 219
- To learn more visit: www.svdpgb.org Click on Advocacy & Education
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4. Proper Body Mechanics for Injury Prevention
ADRC of Brown County
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Thursday, April 7, 2022 12 - 1 p.m.
Online* or in person
300 S Adams St, Green Bay
*In order to participate online, you will need a computer/ tablet/smartphone, internet access, and email address.
There will be a trial run on March 29 at 12 p.m. for you to get familiar with online presentations.
Proper body mechanics can help you avoid injuries and muscle fatigue as you bend over, lift objects, or preform other activities of daily living for yourself or a loved one you are caring for. Join us to learn:
• Proper body mechanics to avoid injury
• Muscle strengthening techniques
• Various transfers for yourself or a loved one
• And more!
Presented by:
NWTC Nursing Students
Event Contact Name
ADRC of Brown County
Event Contact Phone
For more information or to register please call (920) 448-4300
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5. Register for the 2022 WPS Volunteer Awards
Volunteer Center of Brown County
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Registration is open until Friday, April 8th.
JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION OF GIVING AND VOLUNTEERISM!
You're invited to the 2022 WPS Volunteer Awards breakfast, which will take place on Thursday, April 21, at the KI Convention Center in Downtown Green Bay! This is one of our area’s most inspirational events, as it highlights the amazing things that can happen when people selflessly give of their time, talent, and energy. We are excited to be back at the KI Center for an in-person awards ceremony and we have some great things in store for this event. We can't wait to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism with you live and in person!
Morning Agenda:
Doors Open | 7:15 AM
Breakfast Starts | 7:30 AM
Main Program | 8 AM
TICKETS AND REGISTRATION
All attendees, including nominees, must register for the event. There is no charge for individual nominees or up to two representatives of group nominees. Guests are $20 per person (includes breakfast buffet). Each table has room for eight people, and groups who reserve a full table during registration will have reserved seating.
Questions? Contact Melissa Jagodinsky, Community Development and Special Events Director, at 920-600-0185 or melissa@volunteergb.org.
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6. Triple P Workshop: Balancing Work and Family
Family & Childcare Resource
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April 8, 2022 10:00-11:30am In Person
Are feeling overwhelmed with balancing work and family responsibilities. Join us on April 8th from 10:00-11:30am for our workshop to share ideas and learn strategies to help you find the balance.
Free childcare during the workshop. Workshop will be held at Family & Childcare Resources 201 W. Walnut St. Green Bay. To register please contact Kelly at kelly@fcrnew.org or 920-391-5819.
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7. Free screening of DETERMINED, a documentary about fighting Alzheimer's disease
Forget-Me-Not Fund, Inc. & The Brown County Dementia Friendly Community Coalition
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Monday, April 25, 2022
DETERMINED follows three Wisconsin women at high risk for Alzheimer's disease as they donate their brains and bodies to a ground-breaking research study at UW Madison. After the pain of dealing with the disease in their families, they are doing all they can to find a cure.
Produced by Green Bay's Therese Barry-Tanner and Eileen Littig. Winner of audience choice award for best documentary at the Green Bay Film Festival. As seen on PBS NOVA. For more information on the documentary, visit www.determinedmovie.com.
Question and Answer session to follow with members of the production team, characters from the film, and a local dementia care expert.
The event is free! This is a special night to celebrate with our community and thank our supporters! All are invited!
Event Details
Date: Monday, April 25, 2022
Location: Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, UWGB Campus, Green Bay
Cocktails and appetizers 5:00-6:30 PM
Live painting by artist Angela Shelstad and Live Music
Screening 6:30-7:45 PM
Panel discussion at 7:45 estimated to last 30 minutes.
Provide time after to browse resource tables and mingle.
Sponsored by the Weidner.
Event Contact Name
Forget-Me-Not Fund
Event Contact Phone
(920) 662-7500
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8. New Leaf Urban Food Forest
New Leaf Garden Blitz
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MAY 12 AT 9 AM – MAY 15 AT 4 PM
New Leaf Foods, Inc. is launching an Urban Food Forest project during our annual New Leaf Garden Blitz event on May 12 thru the 15th. You can start your own food forest in your yard today.
Food forests are plantings of edible landscape plants like raspberries, blackberries, elderberries, plum trees, apple trees, black chokeberries, and hazelnuts that not only enhance the beauty of any yard, but they also provide growers with yummy, healthy options that grow year after year.
After ordering, join Valerie Dantoin, the lead instructor for the Organic Food Systems Program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical program as she guides you through planning, planting and maintaining your perennial food plants in her virtual Food Forest Guide Classes April 5th and April 28th.
EventContact Name
Roni Woodke
Event Contact Email
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9. Free cubicle wall
YWCA Greater Green Bay
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We have a free cubicle wall approximately 5 feet wide by 6 feet tall. Free to anyone that wants it.
Contact Name
Valerie George
Contact Email
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10. Community Housing Initiative: Blueprint Implementation Project Director
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
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Deadline to apply: April 22, 2022
Now Hiring - Community Housing Initiative: Blueprint Implementation Project Director
Our community’s Regional Council to Prevent and End Homelessness is seeking a project director to implement an actionable blueprint to prevent and end housing insecurity within our community. The work will foster collaboration and guide solutions in which all members of the community can actively engage. The Blueprint Implementation Project Director will work with the Regional Council, lead the implementation team, and facilitate action groups around coordinated solutions to address homelessness and housing insecurity. View updated job description by visiting https://www.ggbcf.org/employment.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Katelyn Retzlaff, katieretzlaff@ggbcf.org, by April 22, 2022.
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11. Day Service Specialist
ASPIRO, Inc
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Responsible to provide instruction, support and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities during Day Services. Acts as the primary liaison for clients receiving services and their parents, guardians, referral and funding sources and significant others.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor Degree in human services or
related field or equivalent experience preferred
Experience: 1‐2 years experience working with people with disabilities or another human
service group.
Cell Phone: N/A.
Driver’s License: A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required.
Personal Vehicle: A personal vehicle is required and must have insurance that meets Wisconsin's minimal requirements.
Hours: Typically, Monday‐Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a working lunch break.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to work in a team environment and independently, effective verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of various services available to persons with disabilities. Must be computer literate. Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements.
Standard Requirements: Reliable. Regular attendance. Punctual. Confidential. Ethical. Timely and
accurate work. Safety conscious. Positive attitude. Respects and gets along with others.
Opportunity Contact Name
Sherri Dessell, VP Human Resources
Opportunity Contact Email or Phone
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12. HIRING FULLTIME CLERK II - ECONOMIC SUPPORT (Bilingual Spanish Desired)
Brown County Health and Human Services
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Posting will close on 4/3/2022 at 12:00AM
Brown County Health and Human Services offers exciting challenges, personal growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference, all while preserving a strong work-life balance. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to serve individuals and families within your own community. Come and see all that Brown County has to offer!
Our Economic Support unit is looking for a customer-service focused, respectful, and resourceful individual to join our team now!
Performs clerical tasks for all Economic Support programs including Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, Food Share, Child Care, and Energy Assistance. Greets and assists consumers that come into the Economic Support area. Determines consumer's reason for stopping into the agency and directs the person appropriately. Provides basic information on Economic Support programs and services. Responds to general inquiries about the process of applying for public assistance, queries State computer systems, provides applications and forms, answers questions, answers incoming phone calls, and schedules Energy Assistance appointments.
To apply online, please go to www.browncountywi.gov and click on the Jobs link. The posting will close on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 12:00AM.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!
Opportunity Contact Name
Robyn Gillis
Opportunity Contact Email
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13. Join us in growing the greater good
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
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We are accepting applications for a Donor Services Manager and
a Public Relations & Communications Manager
The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation works to transform lives by connecting ideas, and resources with the needs of our community. Our growing team of passionate individuals shares a belief that together, we can create hope and inspire change. We are committed to leaving this community better and stronger than we found it.
Join us!
Public Relations & Communications Manager
We are looking for a talented storyteller who can broaden our reach and share diverse perspectives using a variety of communications channels. This role is responsible for communicating the Foundation’s impact by translating our programs and investments into compelling narratives and managing our brand across all platforms.
Donor Services Manager
We are looking for a passionate individual committed to supporting donor’s charitable giving goals. Responsible for providing personal and professional service, this position will help develop, execute, and continuously improve our stewardship processes and work collaboratively with people looking to invest in our community.
Learn more about how you can grow the greater good as a member of our team by visiting ggbcf.org/employment. Applications are due by April 29, 2022.
Opportunity Contact Name
Annie Dart
Opportunity Contact Email
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14. Custodian/Banquet Set-Up
Green Bay Botanical Garden
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TITLE: Custodian/Banquet Set-Up
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Custodial Supervisor
STATUS: Non-exempt
Hours: Part-Time (average 15-20 hours/week working evenings and/or weekends)
Starting Pay Range: $12.50-$13.25
Date: March, 2022
Position Summary
Clean buildings and set-up for events and meetings on the Garden grounds according to schedule.
Core Competencies & Essential Functions
• Daily (unless otherwise requested) cleaning of the Visitor Center, including the upper and lower level public areas, bathrooms, offices, gift shop, kitchen and storage areas.
• Empty all trash and remove to dumpsters.
• Weekly (unless otherwise requested) cleaning of the Horticulture Building, including the reception area, kitchen, bathrooms, showers, office areas.
• Upon request, clean the Lusthaus, Hobbit House and Concessions Building.
• Set up and tear down meeting rooms/spaces as scheduled.
• Request cleaning supplies and repairs.
Qualifications, Skills & Physical Requirements
• Able to work with cleaning chemicals.
• Able to push a vacuum and a cleaning cart (up to 20 pounds of lifting, pulling, pushing).
• Able to lift and move garbage containers, tables and chairs (up to 40 pounds).
• Able to work alone without direct supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and guests.
Standard Benefits
Employees at Green Bay Botanical Garden have access to a competitive benefits package:
• Health insurance coverage (30-40 hours/week)
• Life insurance (full-time and part-time; N/A for seasonal or contracted employees)
• Retirement Plan/401(K) (available to enroll after six months or 1,000 hours)
Standard Work Perks
Employees at Green Bay Botanical Garden can enjoy the following perks:
• Free daily admission to the Garden and for up to four guests per visit
• Free passes to ticketed events
• Discounts on ticketed events
• 15% discount at the WPS Trellis Gift Shop
• 50% off room rentals for a private event
Apply
Email cover letter and resume to the email address found on our website, gbbg.org. Please submit these materials by May 31, 2022.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Green Bay Botanical Garden provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Our employees love to perform their work in a team environment that includes our volunteers. We value our connection to the greater northeast Wisconsin Community. We care about and value the diverse talents and ideas each employee brings to Green Bay Botanical Garden.
Our Mission
Green Bay Botanical Garden connects people with plants by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences for everyone in an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes.
Opportunity Contact Name
Hiring Manager
Opportunity Contact Email
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15. We have many wonderful employment opportunities; Apply Today!
Brown County Human Resources Department
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Brown County is seeking hard-working individuals to fill our various vacancies.
Brown County is seeking hard-working individuals to fill our various vacancies.
Our open positions include:
• 9/11 Telecom Police, Fire & EMS Dispatcher
• ADRC - Grounded Cafe Lead ($19.91/hr)
• ADRC Dementia Care Specialist
• ADRC-Finance Coordinator
• Advanced Computer Forensic Analyst
• Adventure Park Guide Supervisor (LTE)
• Adventure Park Guides (LTE)
• Assistant Corporation Counsel
• Behavioral Health Supervisor
• CBRF Aides- Full and Part Time!
• Child Support Clerk - Bilingual Spanish Desired
• Clerk II- Economic Support
• Clerk Receptionist: On-Call
• Clinical Social Worker- Adult Inpatient Unit
• Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Professional Counselor: CCS Youth
• Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Professional Counselor: Outpatient Intake Worker
• CNA- Full and Part Time- Time and a half on all weekends worked!
• CNA- Part-Time Activity Aide
• CNA: Activities Aide - Full-time
• Communications Supervisor
• Correctional Officer Eligibility List
• County Surveyor
• Deputy Clerk of Courts I
• Facility Worker 1st shift
• Food and Nutrition Service- Part Time Cook- Benefit Eligible (20 Hours Per Week)
• Food Service Worker- Full Time/Part-Time
• Guest Services Associate (NEW Zoo) LTE
• Guest Services Supervisor - NEW Zoo
• Heavy Equipment Operator-Landfill
• Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic
• Housekeeper-Downtown 2nd Shift
• Housekeeper - Airport 2nd shift
• Housekeeper/Groundskeeper - NEW Zoo
• Invasive Species Intern
• IT Applications Support
• Lab Services Specialist- Part Time Benefit Eligible
• Limited-Term Large Tractor Grass Mower
• LPN- Great Pay and Benefits!
• LPN- Psychiatric Hospital- Full Time
• LTE Summer Employee-Public Works
• Museum Exhibitions Manager
• Overpayment Specialist
• Park Maintenance (LTE)
• Park Ranger - Enforcement (LTE)
• Park Trail Ranger (LTE)
• Parks Maintenance 2 - Mowing Crew (LTE)
• Parks Office Support (LTE)
• Port and Resource Recovery Intern
• Public Health Nurse
• Registered Nurse- Public Health
• Registered Nurse- Full/Part Time- Brown County Community Treatment Center
• Seasonal Golf Course Maintenance Worker
• Shelter Care- Youth Support (every other weekend, FEMALE ONLY)
• Shelter Care Youth Support Specialist- Full Time (Male Only)
• Shelter Care- Youth Support Specialist Part Time (Male Only)
• Shelter Care- Youth Support Specialist Part Time As Needed
• Social Worker/Case Manager- Adult Protection- GREAT Benefits!
• Social Worker/Case Manager- CLTS
• Social Worker/Case Manager- Community Mental Health Program
• Social Worker/Case Manager- CPS (Family Recovery Court)
• Social Worker/Case Manager- CPS Intake and Ongoing
• Social Worker/Case Manager-Homeless Outreach Team Lead
• Social Worker/Case Manager: CCS/CLTS Youth Service Facilitator
• Social Worker/Case Manager: Criminal Justice Services; Report Center
• Special Drug Task Attorney/Prosecutor
• Strong Bodies Instructor - LTE
• Summer Engineering Aide
• Summer Facilities Housekeeper
• Summer Facility Maintenance Employee
• Summer Golf Course Maintenance Worker
• Survey Intern-Planning & Land
Opportunity Contact Name
Brown County Human Resources
Opportunity Contact Email
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16. Now Hiring Donations Ambassador (Truck Driver)
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
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Are you interested in not only loving what you do but also why you do it?
The Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a unique retail outlet where customers can purchase new and gently used items at excellent prices. Funds from the ReStore help Habitat for Humanity build homes, communities, and hope in Brown County. We also help keep millions of pounds of unwanted merchandise out of our landfills.
Job Purpose: This position is responsible for picking up merchandise (with pre-scheduled appointments), safely and efficiently packing the merchandise in the ReStore truck, returning to the ReStore, and unpacking/unloading merchandise.
General Duties:
*Drive Green Bay Habitat for Humanity vehicles to pick up donated goods
*Load and unload all donated materials
*Screen product for resale potential - Ensure it is something we can sell in the ReStore
*Communicate with ReStore staff regarding incoming donations
*Show appreciation for donors, customers, and volunteers through words and actions
*Occasionally supervise volunteers on projects, helping to make sure their experience is meaningful
*Perform daily truck inspections
*Report any maintenance needs to Donations Manager
*Keep truck clean and presentable
*Other duties as assigned by Donations Manager and/or ReStore Manager
Education, Experience and Skills:
*High school diploma or equivalent
*Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record
*Must pass a criminal background check and sexual offender check
*Must be comfortable driving a 24’ straight truck - 1-year experience preferred
*Must be able to lift 50 pounds several times throughout the day
*Minimum 1-year work experience
*Basic knowledge of vehicle operations required
*Customer service experience preferred
*Forklift experience preferred
Anticipated Hours:
*Approximately 20-24 hours per week
*The schedule will fall within Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m – 2 p.m. (specific hours will be discussed with candidates during interviews)
Salary and Benefits:
*Salary commensurate with experience
*Part-time staff earn PTO (includes waiting period)
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.
Opportunity Contact Name
Sarah Larsen
Opportunity Contact Email
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17. Now Hiring Construction Assistant
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
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Organization Overview:
Are you ready to join an organization that provides a collaborative and supportive environment? What if you could leave the work site at the end of the day and know your work is making an impact in our community? Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is committed to providing simple, decent, affordable housing solutions in the Green Bay area. Since 1987 our organization has provided 126 deserving families with a permanent place to call home. When a family is approved to become part of “the Habitat family” they have a demonstrated need for improved housing, the ability to pay an affordable mortgage, and a willingness to partner by providing hundreds of hours of “sweat equity” through volunteering with us. Our organization believes in providing a hand-up for our homebuyers, not a handout.
General Job Summary:
In search of a handy-person with a desire to help others and improve our community. With training and guidance from the Construction Manager, the Construction Assistant is responsible for leading and supporting build sites for Habitat for Humanity new build homes. The homes are built by volunteers at various skill levels, along with sub-contractors and Habitat construction staff members. This is a year-round position, as Habitat has multiple builds running at the same time and schedules builds so that interior work can be completed during the winter months.
Key Responsibilities:
BUILD SITE COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION (85%)
*Follow house plans, budgets, and construction schedules in conjunction with the Construction Manager and volunteers to build simple, decent, affordable homes
*Acquire permits, schedule installations and inspections in keeping with project timeline
*Keep accurate records/details and submit monthly expense reports
*Develop professional relationships with sub-contractors, keeping the best interest of Habitat’s mission in mind.
*Learn and follow Safety Rules and Regulations
*Enforce safety guidelines with volunteers
*Manage relationships with volunteers, ensuring their time and talents are appreciated and that they are engaging in meaningful work for the organization and the community
*Prepare materials and tools in advance for scheduled workdays - be ready to go when volunteers arrive
*Engage in building relationships with the Habitat neighbors to spread word of our mission
COST MANAGEMENT (10%)
*Organize building materials and supplies, keep inventory records current, schedule complete inventory after each build is complete
*Document all in-kind donations
*Coordinate material acquisition to maximize quantity purchasing with all Construction staff.
*Manage/file save all receipts and warranties for the build site.
SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE OF AFFILIATE VEHICLES (5%)
*Maintain Habitat Tools and Trucks with a routine schedule (oil change, tires rotated etc.)
*Periodically clean exterior of tool and material trailers and start each new build with a fully stocked trailer.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Supervision Exercised Over: N/A
Education Requirement:
*High School diploma or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*Valid Driver’s License required
*Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as regular part of the position (multiple times daily)
*Prefer knowledge and experience in home construction, trades, and/or home improvement
*Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with Habitat staff, volunteers, sub-contractors, homeowners, and neighbors
*General computer skills (Google, Microsoft Office suite)
Additional Information:
*Schedule is full-time, five days/week (no Sundays).
*Company vehicle is provided
*Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Paid Holidays.
*Habitat for Humanity will run a background check of applicant before hiring.
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.
Opportunity Contact Name
Sarah Larsen
Opportunity Contact Email
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