Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh, Inc.
1640 S. Koeller Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
www.habitatoshkosh.org
Fax: 920-303-2912
Non-Profit
Mission: Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh seeks to put God's love into action by building homes, hope and community.
Clientele:
Based on current housing conditions, partner families must demonstrate a need for adequate housing in order to qualify for Habitat's Home Buyer Program. Some examples of need include: overcrowding, structural/mechanical problems, mold, insects, etc.
Partner families must verify an ability to pay an affordable mortgage amount determined through the information provided on the application, pay stubs, benefit statements, previously filed federal tax returns, and credit reports. Applicant gross income must fall within 30-60% of the median income. Applicants must have a steady, reliable source of income and demonstrate financial responsibility.
Habitat Home Buyers must be willing to complete “Sweat Equity” hours. Sweat Equity is when a family takes part in building their home, working at our ReStore, at special events, or other Habitat activities.
Qualified candidates will have lived in or worked in the City of Oshkosh for at least six months prior to submitting an application.
Services: Habitat for Humanity Oshkosh builds new construction homes within the City limits of Oshkosh and sells them to qualified families at no profit. The Habitat program does not give houses away. Families must put in help build their home and make monthly mortgage payments. Homes are made affordable through volunteer labor, down payment assistance and 0% interest mortgage provided by Habitat.
Internship Description (120 Hours):
Student Intern will assist Family Services Program Manager with Home Buyer Program through family application and family support process. Responsibilities may include:
Assist in creatively recruiting qualified applicants as Habitat for Humanity partner families
Explain Habitat’s homeowner requirements
Assist families in completion of applications, financial counseling, and home buyer education courses
Maintain contact with family during the construction process and beyond
Network with a variety of human services organizations in Oshkosh
Work with staff to plan special events
Assist with other projects including general office work, answering the phone, greeting visitors, data entry and filing as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.
Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours):
Student Intern will assist Family Services Program Manager with Home Buyer Program through family application and family support process. Responsibilities may include:
Assist in creatively recruiting qualified applicants as Habitat for Humanity partner families
Explain Habitat’s homeowner requirements
Assist families in completion of applications, financial counseling, and home buyer education courses
Maintain contact with family during the construction process and beyond
Network with a variety of human services organizations in Oshkosh
Work with staff to plan special events
Assist with other projects including general office work, answering the phone, greeting visitors, data entry and filing as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.
Leadership Experience - Advanced Internship (280 Hours):
Advanced Internship Student may also have the opportunity to be part of the following, based on the individual’s skills, knowledge and interest:
Board of Directors meetings
Plan and implement fundraising events
Research and apply for funding through grants
Write and design newsletters
Work with Habitat staff to determine volunteer needs
Communicate regularly with volunteers through phone calls, emails, social networking sites and newsletters
Research and conduct outreach to community organizations, colleges and corporations with volunteer initiatives to coordinate volunteer involvement
Collect and manage feedback regarding volunteers and volunteer activities. Share feedback with staff to make improvement in volunteer process
Availability: Fall, Spring, Days
Category: Meeting Basic Needs