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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 Manager and works closely with the other ReStore staff members.

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 hours

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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Warehouse Assistant

Full Time • Salaried • Non-Exempt
Typical Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-3pm

The Warehouse Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and efficient environment in the construction warehouse at Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. The Warehouse Assistant collaborates with the Warehouse + Facility Systems Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, with a special focus on processes and safety. Additionally, they provide valuable assistance in managing material transfers, tool inventories, and contributing to the overall operational efficiency of Habitat for Humanity’s facilities.

This position reports to: Warehouse + Facilities Systems Manager, working closely with all other construction staff.

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
A criminal background check is required.

Key Skills Needed to Succeed in this Position:

Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other departments, volunteers, and partner families.
Demonstrated unwavering commitment to job safety and adherence to safety protocols.
Proficient knowledge of construction warehouse tools and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced team environment.
Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to address challenges and find innovative solutions.
Willingness to learn and operate a forklift, or previous experience operating a forklift is a plus.
Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, and maintaining an online schedule.
Flexibility to travel occasionally, as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of physical inventory for warehouse functions, and stock as required, maintaining accurate records. Working closely with the Construction Coordinator.
Receive material deliveries, verifying their accuracy, and ensuring proper organization and storage.
Using the construction schedule to prepare materials and tools for each workday, delivering them on-site as needed to support construction projects.
Assist with on-site construction worksites or events as necessary, providing hands-on support to maintain project progress.
Efficiently unload and store tools and materials in designated areas at the end of each workday.
Arrange for the return of excess materials to stock or vendors for appropriate billing credits.
Implement and perform an ongoing cycle count system for all inventory materials in the construction warehouse.
Contribute to general facility maintenance and cleanliness, ensuring a safe and organized workshop environment.
Assist with volunteers within the warehouse, ensuring a productive and safe working environment.
Perform miscellaneous duties as needed to support other departments within the ministry.
Embody a positive and professional representation of the Habitat ministry in all interactions and activities.

Physical Demands: The Warehouse Assistant must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. and spend much of the day moving. Work may require bending, kneeling, lifting, navigating steps and ladders, and reaching 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.

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Sample Beneficiary Designation

To designate Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio as a beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan or other financial account, please use the following information:

Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio (Tax Identification Number: 34-1595372) located at 1400 Raff Road SW, Canton, Ohio 44710

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Sample Language for Your Will

The following language may help you and your attorney when drawing up a bequest that meets your needs.

General Bequest

If you intend to leave an outright gift of cash, securities, or other property by designating a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a fixed percentage of your estate to Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio to be used for general purposes:

“After taking care of all expenses, debts and other provisions, I give, devise and bequeath ___ percent of the rest and residue [or $___ if a specific amount] to Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, an Ohio-based charitable organization [Tax ID# 34-1595372] currently with administrative offices at 1400 Raff Road SW, Canton, Ohio 44710.”

Specific Bequest

If you intend to make an outright bequest for a specific purpose, such as to support advocacy or disaster response:

“I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its charitable purposes, including but not limited to ___________ use and purpose.”

Contingency Bequest

If you wish to make a contingency gift so that Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio will receive a portion of your estate if your named beneficiary does not survive you:

“If any of the beneficiaries named in this will should die before becoming entitled to receive their distributive share of my estate, I direct my trustee to pay or transfer the share to which such beneficiary would otherwise be entitled to Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

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Volunteer Engagement 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 Volunteer Engagement Coordinator connects each of them with opportunities to build brighter futures with families who need decent, affordable housing. As a key member of our dedicated team, the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will help educate, engage, and empower people who live and serve throughout East Central Ohio.

This position reports to: Community Connection Manager

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in nonprofit management, communications, human services, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in volunteer coordination, community engagement, event planning, or nonprofit program management
Experience working with diverse populations and creating inclusive, people-centered volunteer experiences is strongly preferred
Familiarity with volunteer management platforms or CRM databases is a plus

Qualifications and Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident public speaker, comfortable engaging large groups and diverse audiences
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Successful completion of a criminal background check

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Volunteer Engagement: Design and implement strategies to recruit, engage, educate, and retain volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
Volunteer Coordination: Collaborate with construction staff and department leaders to schedule and manage daily volunteer needs across all programs.
Mission Communication: Represent and articulate Habitat’s mission and values in meetings, on build sites, at events, and through written and digital communication.
Volunteer Support: Ensure volunteers receive clear instructions, appropriate materials, and a welcoming, mission-aligned experience.
Policy and Safety Compliance: Maintain and implement volunteer policies that promote safety, legal compliance, and organizational consistency.
Database Oversight: Track and manage volunteer information, participation data, and communications using volunteer management platforms and CRM tools.
Youth and Group Engagement: Coordinate meaningful and age-appropriate opportunities for youth groups, schools, and faith or civic organizations.
Orientation and Training: Lead volunteer orientations and provide ongoing guidance and education throughout the volunteer experience.
Event Collaboration: Support the planning and execution of special events, including home dedications, volunteer appreciation events, and community engagement initiatives.
Feedback and Improvement: Collect, assess, and respond to volunteer feedback through surveys and dialogue to improve engagement and program quality.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Capable of spending extended periods walking, standing, bending, and navigating stairs.

Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio serves Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties with a mission to provide decent, affordable housing. Through our programs, we help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. Habitat homeowners partner with volunteers to build their homes and purchase them with affordable, zero-interest mortgages. Our work includes new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization. To learn more, visit habitateco.org.

Join us in making a lasting impact. Through shelter, we empower communities and change lives — one home at a time.

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Visual + Social Media Coordinator

Full Time • Salaried • Exempt

Be a voice for a life-changing mission. At Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, we unite people to build homes, communities, and hope—it’s an inspiring story of how individuals from all walks of life join to create brighter futures. As Visual + Social Media Coordinator, you will create strategic, mission-driven content across visual media and social platforms that amplifies this work and deepens community connection.

Your photography, videography, and social media expertise will support both Habitat for Humanity and Habitat ReStore, two efforts working together to make affordable housing possible across East Central Ohio. Through thoughtful storytelling and compelling content, your work will extend Habitat’s reach, inspire involvement, and help transform the lives of families and children throughout our community.

This position reports to: Chief Communications + Systems Officer (CCO), working closely with the Community Connection team and teams representing all other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Photography + Videography
- Capture high-quality photos and video footage at home builds, events, dedications, ReStore operations, and other key moments.
- Edit images and videos to reflect Habitat’s brand and values, producing professional content for both digital platforms and print.
- Create short-form video content (e.g., Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.) as well as longer-form storytelling pieces for web and social media.
Social Media Management
- Develop and implement social media strategies for Habitat and Habitat ReStore accounts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
- Manage social content calendars, write engaging posts, respond to comments and messages, and monitor analytics to inform strategy.
- Stay current with social media trends and platform updates to keep our content fresh, relevant, and effective.
Collaborative Communication
- Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to plan and execute digital campaigns that support fundraising, volunteer recruitment, community outreach, and other mission-driven initiatives.
- Coordinate with staff, volunteers, families, and key stakeholders to identify and capture stories that reflect the heart of our work and impact.
- Work closely with the CCO to ensure that photos, videos, and social media messaging align with Habitat’s mission and brand voice.

Key Skills Needed to Succeed in this Position:

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling content for diverse platforms and audiences.
Proven experience managing social media with a focus on strategy, engagement, and brand consistency.
Skilled in photography and videography, with the ability to produce high-quality, mission-aligned visual content.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite—especially Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.
Organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Able to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional creative team.
Passionate about Habitat for Humanity’s mission, with a heart for community development and expanding access to affordable housing.

Requirements:

A valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance are required.
A criminal background check is required.
Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours occasionally.

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 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.

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Build your career by helping families build futures.

Employment and Career Opportunities • Canton, Ohio

Current Open Positions

Visual + Social Media Coordinator

ReStore Donation Associate

About Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio

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