Ramp It Up Project Coordinator (Seasonal)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Program Coordinator will be involved in every aspect of the Ramp It Up Youth Initiative and oversee all facets of management and operation. Work hours will vary depending on the build schedule, with March to October being the busiest (20-40 hours per week) and most ramp builds on Saturdays.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative duties:

• Maintain up-to-date records of client intakes and outcomes and build team packets.
• Ordering of materials and submitting invoices and receipts to the Faith in Action Director and Finance Department.
• Attending weekly Engineer meetings and taking notes.

Manage volunteer teams:

• Recruitment and training of new volunteer teams.
• Oversee communication regarding team packet with youth group leaders/mentors.
• Create build team schedule.
• Maintain inventory of build team t-shirts, placing orders when necessary.

Evaluate applicants and sites:

• Evaluate Ramp-It-Up applications received using the scoring scale and perform site visits to assign level of need per established weighted rubric.
• Schedule visits to the perspective client’s home to determine if the application is factual, plan the location of the ramp, and take measurements and photos of the proposed location of the ramp.
• Determine elevations, design ramp, and provide client with sketch of proposed ramp.
• Attend weekly meetings with volunteer engineers to discuss potential and upcoming ramps, and create design blueprints.
• Work with the engineers to obtain building permits for projects.

Coordinate & Supervise Ramp Projects:

• Once approved, schedule a building date, develop a build plan and a materials list for each project. Submit a lumber order and arrange delivery of materials to the job site.
• Oversee construction at work sites, working in conjunction with the volunteer engineers, project applicants (clients), youth volunteer teams, team leaders/mentors.
• After the completion of each build, complete an inventory of the truck and trailer of tools, lumber and construction materials. Order materials if necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Faith in Action Volunteers Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in construction and an ability to design ramps and create a materials list to meet the qualifications outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• Familiarity with local building codes, ADA standards, and compliance issues.
• Experience with ordering building materials, understanding work plans or drafting mechanical drawings, and inventory control.
• Good communication skills including the ability to persuade others in securing cooperation and/or resolve problems. Must be able to communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, show initiative, and maintain high motivation.
• Administrative experience and basic computer skills.
• Valid, clean background check, NYS driver’s license, and experience driving a pick-up truck and towing trailers is required.

WORK SETTING:

• Multiple settings, including but not limited to office environment, travel vehicle, and time on job sites.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Binghamton, NY 13903

Salary : $20 - $25