Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is solid like the houses it builds. With integrity, creativity, and a clear and powerful belief that “everyone in Orange County deserves a decent place to live,” it is continually adapting to meet a need for more affordable housing. It is seeking a Project Assistant with a passion for its work and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchasing materials for New Home Construction:
• Create Take-Offs for new house plans and revise old Take-Offs as needed.
• Purchase all materials for New Construction.
• Manage purchasing of bulk items.
• Reduce spending in purchasing by buying in bulk, finding donations, or searching for better prices from other vendors. Keep inventory of the materials we have in storage.
• Managing and organizing our warehouse/storage units.
• Manage Gift in Kind with HHFI.
• Large Equipment Purchasing and record-keeping.
• Purchasing construction vehicles and maintaining safety records.
• Purchasing over $150 tools and keeping serial numbers and inventory.
• Purchasing large safety equipment and maintaining inventory.
• Work with Project Supervisor to keep stock of tools and safety equipment in good shape.

Invoicing:
Approve and review payment of invoices for new construction.
Make phone calls when we are overcharged or charged for services that have not been provided.

Work with Duke Power:
Opening and maintaining accounts with Duke Power for each new home.
Schedule underground work with Duke Power.
Complete any paperwork related to Duke Power.

Additional Responsibilities
Closely monitor construction costs and work to reduce costs as much as possible.
Be knowledgeable about Habitat’s mission and convey it effectively to volunteers.
Assist Project Manager with their duties when needed.

Qualifications
Must be proficient in computer use and Microsoft Office.
Willing to call many vendors.
Good organizational skills.

Expectations
Maintain a consistently passionate representation of the mission and purpose of Habitat for Humanity.
Motivated by achievement of goals, quick learner, self-directed, self-starter—capable of working both independently and interdependently with a team.
Handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Remain flexible and adjust priorities as needed.
Use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters.
Comfortable with some travel, mainly within our service area.
Comfortable with working with a variety of individuals, and with maintaining a good relationship with all stakeholders

Hourly Rate: $21-24 per hour
In one document, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@orangehabitat.org






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