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Habitat Homeownership Application

Eligibility Questionnaire

Before you begin your application for housing with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, let's review a few eligibility requirements. Please answer each of the following questions.

Income from the following sources can be considered:

Employment (minimum of one month at current job; two years of employment income history)
Self-Employment (minimum of two years of documented self-employment income history)
Social Security (SS)
Disability (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Child Support
Alimony
Pension
Veterans’ Benefits

Required Supporting Documentation

After completing the initial application, you must submit supporting documents to complete your file. All documents listed below (if applicable to you and the income you’re claiming) are required within one calendar month of when you submitted the initial application. If all documents are not received by the end of the one-month period, your application is considered incomplete, your file is invalid and closed, and you will need to restart the process. No exceptions.

Paperwork can be submitted in the following ways:

Fax (330) 915-5887 Attn: Housing Application Team
Scanned PDF email attachment to application@habitateco.org
US Mail to 1400 Raff Road SW Ste. A, Canton, Ohio 44710 Attn: Housing Application Team
- Ministry Office lobby during business hours | Tuesday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm
- After hours | Sealed in an envelope and dropped in the black lockbox located off the sidewalk outside the Community Center entrance near the middle of the Habitat building.

Any paperwork submitted is added to a legal file and cannot be returned to the applicant. Please make clear copies in PDF (electronic) or standard 8.5" x 11" (hardcopy) format. Photographs, blurry or illegible copies, and/or originals are not accepted. (Note: Habitat does not make copies at the office because of the high volume of applications received.)

Identity, Citizenship, and Custody Verification

Driver's license or state ID with photo for applicant and co-applicant
Birth certificates for everyone who will live in the home, including dependents
Legal guardianship/custody/adoption papers, if applicable (example: custody of non-biological children, fostering, etc.)

Income from Current and Previous Employment — Applicant and/or Co-Applicant

Most recent full month of paystubs for current job(s) — paystubs MUST include YTD gross income figure
Tax forms from prior two years, including
- W-2(s) for all jobs worked
- Federal Tax Returns
- State Tax Returns
- City Tax Returns

Income from Child Support or Alimony — Applicant and/or Co-Applicant

Previous year monthly history printout
Current year monthly history printout up to current month

Income from Social Service Benefits or Othe Fixed Income — Applicant and/or Co-Applicant
This includes income from Social Security, Disability, Supplemental Security income, Ohio Works First, Pension, Veterans Benefits, etc. This does not include Food Stamps.

Previous year award letter and/or 1099 showing benefits earned
Current year award letter showing current monthly benefit amount.

Helpful Hints — Tax Documents

Paystubs verify current employment income and tax documentation (W2s and tax return forms) verify two years of income history and that there are no delinquent taxes.

For federal and state return documentation, only the forms labeled IRS 1040 and Ohio 1040 are required. Additional federal and state forms (ie, Earned Income, Child Tax, Schedule J, etc.) are not needed unless applicant is self-employed or received unemployment compensation; in that case, Schedule C Self Employment documents or Schedule 1 showing unemployment benefits must also be submitted. City tax returns are typically one page labeled by the city in which taxes were filed.

If you do not have copies of your tax documents from the company you filed with, you can obtain copies directly from the federal, state, and city departments of taxation:

W2’s and/or Federal: W2s show where you were employed and how much you made at that job. A Federal IRS 1040 return verifies that you filed your federal taxes. Both are required by Habitat. Visit the Ralph Regula Federal Building at 301 McKinley Ave. SW Canton, OH 44702 (appointment required), call their office at 330-588-4417, or visit https://www.irs.gov/ to request a transcript of your W2’s or tax return.

State: All Ohio residents are required to file an Ohio 1040 state return. Contact State Attorney General’s Office – Department of Taxation at 1-800-282-1782 or online at https://www.tax.ohio.gov/ to request a transcript of your state tax return.

City: If you lived or worked within city limits you are generally required to file a city tax return. Check boxes 18, 19, and 20 on your W2 to see if local taxes were withheld and need filed. Contact information for those filing with Canton or Massillon cities: Canton – visit the Stark County Office Building at 424 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 or call 330-430-7900. Massillon – visit tax department at 1 James Duncan Plaza Massillon, OH 44646 or call 330-830-1709. Other cities, please check with your local city income tax department.

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ReStore Donation Associate

Full Time • Salaried • Non-Exempt

The ReStore Donation Associate is a well-rounded position assisting at ReStore with all donation responsibilities, including, but not limited to, pick up of merchandise from donors, unloading on-site donation drop-offs, cleaning, stocking the sales floor, pricing merchandise, and operating the cash register as needed.

This position reports to: ReStore Management

About Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit thrift store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, and building materials to the public. Proceeds help Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio build and renovate homes with low-to-moderate income families in the local community.

Position Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
A valid drivers’ license with a good driving record
Truck driving experience is desired, but not required
A criminal background check is required
Truck drivers must also pass a drug test

Position Skills

Capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritizing responsibilities
Commitment to a cooperative work ethic
Ability to professionally communicate with customers and donors and provide excellent customer service
Possess an absolute commitment to job safety and security

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Donation Truck
- Drive and/or ride in ReStore box trucks to collect donations throughout the community
- Screen items for value and usability while professionally communicating with donors
- Load/Unload donated materials such as cabinets, appliances, furniture, building materials, boxed items, etc.
- Complete truck inventories and replenish items such as first aid supplies, safety materials, donor receipts, paperwork, tools and equipment, etc.
- Clean ReStore trucks of all merchandise and trash at the end of each workday
- Communicate with management to coordinate vehicle maintenance or cleaning
- Follow all Habitat regulations and state driving laws
Sales Floor
- Move, clean, and prepare merchandise for the sales floor
- Move, process, and load sold items for customers
- Assist donors with in-store donation drop-offs
- Assist with accurately pricing merchandise for the sales floor
- Maintain a working knowledge of existing and new products in the store
- Coordinate with other team members to organize and maintain store safety and cleanliness
- Complete occasional inventory counts and product organization projects outside normal business hour

Physical Demands: The ReStore Donation Associate must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. and can spend much of the day standing/moving throughout the store. Work may require bending, kneeling, navigating steps, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions for extended periods of time.

Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase their homes with an affordable 0% interest mortgage. Through new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we rely on a talented and committed team to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance that lasts for generations. Through shelter, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit www.habitateco.org.

How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter for consideration to Jillian Syroid, HR Manager + Controller, at jsyroid@habitateco.org.

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Community Outreach Coordinator

Full Time • Salaried • Exempt

Every hand makes a difference. At Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Each year, thousands of local volunteers from all walks of life serve with Habitat, and the Community Outreach Coordinator connects each of them with opportunities to build brighter futures with families who need decent, affordable housing. The Community Outreach Coordinator will join a driven, passionate team to help educate, engage, and empower people who live and serve throughout East Central Ohio.

This position reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in volunteer coordination and event planning with a nonprofit organization

Qualifications and Requirements:

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Effective verbal and written communication
Experience in public speaking and comfortable speaking in front of large groups
Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional meetings outside business hours
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop strategies to recruit, engage, educate, and retain volunteers
Take appropriate action on all volunteer inquiries
Coordinate with construction staff regularly to schedule worksite volunteers
Oversee volunteer participation by clearly communicating expectations, instructions, registrations, liabilities, and skills or materials required
Ensure volunteer policies and procedures are legal, safe, comprehensive, and well-implemented
Maintain an organized database of participants and activities
Create job descriptions for various volunteer opportunities
Coordinate youth programs with age-appropriate activities
Ensure the overall volunteer schedule is up-to-date and communicated properly
Conduct regular orientations for new volunteers
Meet and greet volunteers at job sites and/or events
Conduct regular satisfaction surveys and compile results
Coordinate community service volunteers from local jurisdictions
Ensure smooth flow of events including home dedications, volunteer appreciation, golf outings, marathons, etc.
Maintain list of food donors and supply inventory for event planning
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands: The Community Outreach Coordinator must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and have the ability to spend the majority of the day moving. Work may require bending, kneeling, navigating steps, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions.

Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase homes with an affordable zero-interest mortgage. Through new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we rely on a talented and committed team to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance that lasts for generations. Through shelter, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit habitateco.org.

How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter for consideration to Jillian Syroid, HR Manager + Controller, at jsyroid@habitateco.org.

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Community Outreach Intern

Part Time • Hourly • Internship

Every hand makes a difference. At Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Each year, thousands of local volunteers from all walks of life serve with Habitat for Humanity, and the Community Outreach Internship provides a supportive hand in connecting them with opportunities to build brighter futures with families who need decent, affordable housing.

This position reports to: Director of Community Outreach and works closely with the Community + Volunteer Partnership Coordinator

Benefits of Internship: This is a part-time, paid internship with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. The Community Outreach Intern will be compensated on an hourly basis and will be scheduled for up to approximately 25 hours per work week. These hours will typically occur within the timeframe of Tuesday through Saturday 8:30am – 4:00pm. This internship offers a valuable pathway to actively engage with the local community, gaining hands-on experience in volunteer partnership and exploring opportunities within a nonprofit organization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Effective verbal and written communication
Experience in public speaking and comfortable speaking in front of large groups
Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional meetings outside business hours
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Proactively support Community Outreach efforts by ensuring thorough preparation and follow-through for volunteer groups, events, and gatherings.
Assist volunteers by effectively communicating expectations, instructions, registrations, liabilities, and required skills or materials.
Coordinate the assembly and distribution of volunteer appreciation materials.
Represent Habitat for Humanity at community events, fairs, business expos, etc.
Help with the planning and execution of home dedications and events, including invitations and logistics.
Set up, tear down, and facilitate community-based events and large staff meetings.
Maintain an organized and up-to-date database of volunteer participants, activities, food donors, and event supply inventory.
Welcome and assist volunteers at job sites and events.
Support work sites by delivering materials, snacks, and lunches.
Conduct devotions/welcomes at work sites and capture photos of volunteer groups.
Perform additional assigned duties as needed.

Physical Demands: The Community Outreach Intern must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and spend the majority of the day moving. Work may require bending, kneeling, navigating steps, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions.

Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase homes with an affordable zero-interest mortgage. Through new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we rely on a talented and committed team to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance that lasts for generations. Through shelter, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit habitateco.org.

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Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Full Time • Salary

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator shares a story that inspires. At Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope—it’s an inspiring story about the ways real people from all walks of life join together to build brighter futures. An energized and creative Marketing and Communications Coordinator will help share that inspiring story, driving the success of Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity ReStore by strategically engaging volunteers, donors, partner families, and the public with multimedium and multichannel content that is meaningful and timely.

This position reports to: The Director of Communications (DOC) and works closely with the Graphic Designer and teams representing all departments.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
Three or more years of proven experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling content for different audiences and platforms.
Proficiency in social media management and content creation tools.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of digital marketing tactics and tools, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, and analytics.
Familiarity with graphic design principles and software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Passionate about Habitat for Humanity's mission and a commitment to community development and affordable housing.
A valid driver’s license and a good driving record is required.
A criminal background check is required.
Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours occasionally.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies to enhance the visibility and awareness of Habitat for Humanity's programs, events, and initiatives.
Create compelling content for various channels including social media, website, newsletters, press releases, and marketing materials.
Manage and maintain the organization's social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and engagement with the audience.
Coordinate the production of marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, banners, and videos, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and stories for content creation and assist in developing messaging and key talking points.
Monitor and analyze marketing and communication metrics, provide reports on the effectiveness of campaigns, and make recommendations for improvements.
Support the planning and execution of special events, fundraisers, and community outreach initiatives, including event promotion and coordination.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in marketing, communications, and nonprofit sectors to ensure the organization remains innovative and competitive.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and spend much of the day moving. Work may require bending, kneeling, navigating steps, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions.

Benefits:

Quality Medical Insurance (Including Preventative Care, Hospitalization, and Prescription Drug Coverage)
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Employee Match (Available at 1 Year of Employment)
Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase their homes with an affordable 0% interest mortgage. Through new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we rely on a talented and committed team to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance that lasts for generations.

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Build your career by helping families build futures.

Employment and Career Opportunities • Canton, Ohio

Current Open Positions

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Community Outreach Intern

ReStore Donation Associate

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