Opportunity Details | Construction Business Assistant | CORE VOLUNTEER

Construction Business Assistant | CORE VOLUNTEER

CORE Volunteer

Committed to Ongoing Regular Engagement Volunteers

 

Thank you for supporting Habitat Omaha with the gift of your time. With a goal of building or renovating more than 50 homes in 2024, it's going to take a lot more than swinging hammers to get it done. 

 

We need volunteers like you, who are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to help us support the mission. 

 

Thank you for helping us make the dream of decent, affordable housing a reality for all our neighbors in Omaha.

 

WHAT IS A CORE VOLUNTEER:
CORE Volunteers are Committed to Ongoing Regular Engagement! Essentially, they are an extension of our staff!

 

VOLUNTEER POSITION OVERVIEW:

The CORE Volunteer for Financial and Project Management at our organization will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations related to our housing projects. This volunteer will dedicate time each Monday to meticulously tracking invoice payments to contractors, ensuring that all transactions are accurately reflected in both our financial system and project management databases. The role requires a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of financial processes to effectively reconcile any discrepancies between systems, thereby supporting the transparent and accountable management of project funds.

 

In addition to financial tracking, the volunteer will also be responsible for recording and categorizing the hours staff members spend on various task categories across housing projects. This aspect of the role is crucial for project analysis and budgeting, as it helps provide a clear picture of labor allocation and project progress. The volunteer will work closely with team members to gather and document this information, requiring good communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively. Training on specific software and organizational procedures will be provided, ensuring the volunteer is well-equipped to make a significant contribution to our mission of building affordable housing.

 

 

TASKS

• Track and Reconcile Invoices: Regularly review and compare invoices from contractors against records in the financial system and project management database, ensuring all payments are accurately documented and reconciled.
• Document Staff Hours: Collect, categorize, and record the hours staff members spend on various tasks within each housing project, ensuring accurate tracking for budgeting and project analysis purposes.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously review financial documents and project records to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  Financial Literacy: Understanding of basic financial principles, including invoicing, reporting
• Experience with Financial Software: Familiarity with financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel) and project management tools to navigate and update records accurately.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with team members, contractors, and project managers, ensuring clear and precise information exchange.
• Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently, keeping track of multiple invoices and staff hours across different projects simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Skill in identifying discrepancies between financial and project management records and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to team goals and supporting project management initiatives.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new software, processes, and guidelines specific to the organization’s financial and project management practices.

 

AVAILABLE DAY(S)    

Mondays

 

AVAILABLE TIME FRAME(S)

Anytime Between: 9AM - 2PM

 

 

TIME COMMITMENT:
One day per week

 

This is a volunteer position at Habitat for Humanity Omaha

BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.

Category:

Office CORE