Home Repair Program Manager

Home Repairs for Good; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Time-Off

Company Computer/Equipment/Tools

Flexible work environment

Opportunity to gain certifications

Job summary

Home Repairs for Good is a Indianapolis-based nonprofit that helps older adults and people with disabilities live independently by providing no-cost home repairs. The Program Manager will oversee planning, execution, coordination and communication for the Home Repair Program, ensuring high-quality work and a positive volunteer experience.

This role requires hands-on project assessment, collaboration with subcontractors, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage scope,

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, home renovation, or adjacent field.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain documentation, costs and scope.
• Comfort using a computer—CRM system and Google Workspace.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming home repair projects—in intake or on-site.
• Recruit and build lasting relationships with subcontractors and volunteers.
• Call or visit clients to discuss scope of work and timelines; communicate changes.
• Assist in assigning, planning and prepping repair projects with teams.
• Call and assign projects to subcontractors, volunteers, or team members.
• Think creatively to accomplish repair goals and stretch dollars.
• Lead large group projects outdoors for 6–8 hours when necessary.

Skills

Construction experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Computer literacy

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager, Home Repair Program

Starting Salary : $55,000 - $58,000 annually

About Us:

Home Repairs for Good (HRG) is a nonprofit organization in Indianapolis whose mission is helping older adults and those with disabilities age in place safely. We do this by providing home repairs at no cost to the homeowner. We use volunteers, workforce development trainees, subcontractors and staff to complete the repairs and fund them through donations and grants.

Position Description:

This role is constantly aware of the incoming home repair projects, building relationships with handy volunteers that can be paired with home repair projects, triaging when projects need to be assigned to subcontractors and maintaining solid relationships with our various trades subcontractors. The Program Manager owns the planning, execution, coordination and communication for Home Repair Program projects to ensure the work and volunteer experience are completed to the best of our abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess incoming home repair projects - sometimes by what was gathered in intake, other times going on-site to better understand the repair needs
• Recruit & Build lasting relationships with subcontractors and handy volunteers
• Call or visit clients to discuss scope of work and timelines, communicate changes
• Participate in assigning, planning & prep of repair projects with appropriate teams
• Call and assign projects to subcontractors, handy volunteers, or team members
• Think creatively about how to accomplish the repair goal and stretch dollars
• Help lead large group projects, when necessary, (outdoors for 6-8 hours)

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record, an official driving record from the BMV is required in order to be considered for hire.
• Experience in construction, home renovation, or an adjacent field
• Organizational skills to maintain documentation, costs, and scope of work planning
• Comfort using a computer—able to work in a CRM system and Google Workspace
• Good teamwork & communication skills
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Preferred:

• Comfort level driving large vehicles and towing trailers (No CDL required)

Benefits Include

• Discretionary Time-Off
• Company Computer/Equipment/Tools
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to gain certifications

Reports to: Director of Operations

Home Repairs for Good is an equal opportunities employer.