Frontier Housing believes that everyone should have a safe, decent, and affordable place to live in the communities they love. Our goal is to make that happen in Central Appalachia by serving families and individuals with a wide variety of housing products, including new construction, purchasing existing homes, home renovation and repairs, rental units, and homeownership and credit advising services.
We are seeking a Homeownership Specialist through the AmeriCorps Homes for All program. This volunteer position comes with a living stipend and an educational award at the end of the service year. The AmeriCorps Homeownership Specialist will provide administrative and support tasks for the Homeownership team. Frontier Housing will host the AmeriCorps member for a 1-year term beginning Aug. 1, 2025, and ending July 31, 2026.
Departmental goals for the year include:
- Packaging financing for new construction homes
- Originating 48 loans for third-party lenders
- Putting together financing for 6 homes with customers in our Self-Help program
- Counseling over 200 customers on credit repair and homeownership
The successful candidate is likely to:
- Manage multiple projects concurrently
- Be a self-starter who is able to work independently as well as with a team
- Have good communication and customer service skills
- Have a willingness to learn
The AmeriCorps Homeownership Services Specialist will report directly to the Director of Lending. Members serve 37.5 hours per week. The service position includes a $20,400 Living Allowance, $7,395 Education Award, Health Insurance, SNAP Assistance (if eligible), Professional Development, and Holidays and Days off.
To apply, please send your resume to a.riddle@frontierky.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
