(Hybrid) Family Support Committee Member

the purpose: the backbone of the relationship between a family and a habitat affiliate is the family support committee. A strong committee helps diminish the cycle of poverty by serving as a resource to families in the process of becoming homeowners. The family support committee has a unique responsibility that requires patience, knowledge, and wisdom.responsibilitiesbe knowledgeable on HFHNCC first-time homebuyer program requirements such as: sweat equity, credit and homeowner educationactively engage with partnered families to ensure a solid understanding of their requirementscommit to attend committee meetings and trainingsmeet with prospective homeowner monthly to review homeownership goals and to review progressserve as a liaison between partner families and HFHNCC to help acknowledge or identify areas of improvementassist family with access to community resourcesprovide encouragement and support throughout family’s homeownership journeyencourage community engagement pre and post settlementattend monthly family support meetings (preferably in person for a more impactful relationship)act as a HFHNCC Ambassador; help promote our mission by attending community eventsattend homeownership events such as: groundbreaking, dedication, final walk-thru and/or settlement (if schedule allows)qualificationspossess strong communication skills, including active listeninghave a basic understanding of public relations and principlescomputer proficiencydemonstrate cultural sensitivitybe knowledgeable about Adult Learning Principlescommitmenttwo-year commitment, 3 to 6 hours per monthmeet once a month for Family Support Meetings in person (hybrid if needed)