Three Rivers Community Action
Homeownership Program Advisor / Emerging Markets
Officer – Faribault
If you are passionate
about increasing homeownership rates among diverse households in Southeast
Minnesota and have the applicable experience and skills to help advance Three
Rivers’ Achieve Homeownership Program (see qualifications listed below), we
encourage you to apply for this position!
Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. is a non-profit human
services agency providing economic opportunities that strengthen individuals,
families and communities. Information about the Achieve Homeownership Program
is available at: https://threeriverscap.org/housing/achieve-homeownership.
Position is based in Faribault with frequent travel throughout
Southeastern Minnesota
Full Time with Excellent
Benefit Package
Position
Summary:
Emerging Markets Officers are responsible for
homebuyer education and counseling, community outreach, marketing, event
coordination, public speaking, facilitation, direct assistance to diverse households,
and data tracking. Emerging Markets Officers report to the Community
Development Director. (Full Position
Description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews;
to request full description, email jobs@threeriverscap.org.)
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree
·
Two years’ experience in lending, real
estate, business, social work, sociology or related field
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Knowledge of lending, real estate,
community development, housing or related field
·
Fluency in Spanish and/or an East African
language strongly preferred
·
Demonstrated experience making a
difference in the community through community organizing, community service,
outreach or other local involvement
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Ability to work with the public,
articulate ideas and work with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
·
Experience providing direct services to
individuals or families one-to-one or in a group setting, with an emphasis on
problem solving and empowerment
·
Extensive organizational skills and an
ability to handle multiple tasks
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Self-motivated, confident individual with
ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
·
Strong verbal and written communication
skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and
Power Point
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Ability to be certified as a Pre-purchase
Homeownership Counselor and Homebuyer Educator through Neighborworks or
Minnesota Homeownership Center within one year of hire
·
Ability to obtain the professional
certifications required to provide financial literacy, financial counseling,
pre-purchase counseling, homebuyer education and post-purchase programming within
one year of hire (and maintain through continuing education)
·
Experience in CounselorMax software
preferred
·
Willingness to work flexible schedules outside
of traditional business hours
·
Ability and willingness to travel within
the region
How to Apply:
Application
instructions are available on the agency’s website (www.threeriverscap.org/about/jobs)
or you may send a resume and cover letter to jobs@threeriverscap.org or:
Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
1414 North Star Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Three
Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer