Full-Time Opportunities
In the months after Hurricane Harvey, Avenue responded to the community’s need for housing by developing its Single-Family Home Repair Program. The intent of this program is to return low-to-moderate income Houstonians to safe, livable conditions, and to provide stable housing so that other unmet needs can begin to be addressed.
The Coordinator will assist affected homeowners in navigating the repair process by helping the homeowner engage suitable contractors to repair their flood-damaged homes, and in managing the overall repair process from estimation to project completion. The Coordinator will also insure that repair funds provided by Avenue to the project are appropriately committed and disbursed by vetting contractors, developing comprehensive Scopes of Work, and reviewing all estimates, contracts, and work completed by contractors.
(Saint Bernard Project AmeriCorps Position)
Project Leads implement the construction efforts on clients’ homes and oversee groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers in rebuilding projects. All Project Leads are supported by a Project Manager and are also provided with construction and volunteer management training curriculum that equips them with the knowledge to facilitate construction projects ranging from demolition to final paint and prime. Applicants for this position do not need any prior construction experience! As long as you are willing to learn, are adaptive to change, and are excited to serve as part of a team that will lead a diverse array of volunteer groups, we encourage you to apply!
The Finance Director is responsible for ensuring effective financial management, accounting, and risk management systems. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Finance Director is involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development. The Finance Director reports to the Executive Director.
(Saint Bernard Project AmeriCorps Position)
Our ability to continue to bring families home relies heavily on the dedication of our AmeriCorps members. The position of Supply & Logistics in office coordinator serves as the backbone of Avenue CDC construction department. Many members who have served on our in office Supply and Logistics Team often follow career paths in grant writing, project coordinating and project management.
Avenue is seeking applications from general contractors, licensed electricians, and licensed plumbers qualified and willing to work in Avenue’s home repair program. As presently structured, homeowners who are participating in the program will receive educational and counseling services related to repairing their damaged homes and will have a draft scope of work and budget estimate prepared for the repair of their home. They will then be referred to the list of general contractors, electricians, and plumbers developed from this
RFQ
and other sources to engage their services in the repair of their homes. Expected sources of payment include FEMA grants, private insurance settlements, SBA loans, and Avenue home repair grants.
As detailed in the application, to qualify for the program interested parties will be required to provide general information regarding their business, financial and banking information, business insurance, qualifications and licensure, references, and recent job details.
Part-Time Opportunities
Part-time position (as needed, mainly on Saturdays or weekday evenings).
The Classroom Assistant serves as support staff during Homebuyer Education Classes and workshops that are typically held on Saturdays or weekday evenings. This individual is vital to the successful organization of class days by providing excellent customer service to all registered clients that are attending class, answered questions to any prospective clients that call or stop by, and entering data into the client database.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume,
and three professional references to:
