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Jan 25, 2023

Deb joined Christmas in Action in December of 2022 as its new Executive Director. With more than 40 years of experience working as a university staff member and administrator, she enjoys organizing projects, building teams, and working with people from a variety of backgrounds. She has served on the boards of non-profit organizations for her entire adult life and most recently volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Aiken for 18 years. Through this experience she became aware of the poor living conditions that some of our most vulnerable neighbors endure and is excited about working with our board, volunteers, partners, and donors to improve the living conditions of the elderly, disabled, and economically disadvantaged in Spartanburg County.

Jan 25, 2023

Feb 10, 2023

Jim Jones

Feb 10, 2023

Repair Projects Supervisor

Jim has served with Christmas in Action since its inception in Spartanburg County, having volunteered on the very first Rebuild Day that was held. He has since served on the board of directors and in his current position on staff for the past 5 years. Jim has 25 years of experience as a general contractor and home builder and is a past president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Spartanburg. Jim's expertise and leadership in project planning ensures the high quality of our repair work and improvement of homeowner properties.

jjsj65@att.net

Feb 10, 2023

Project Manager- Position Opening

We are currently seeking a new member of our team to serve as the Program Manager. The Program Manager works 25 hours per week supporting the work of the organization, including managing the office and planning home repair projects to be completed by volunteer teams and contractors. Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Process homeowner applications, gather documentation, and approve qualified homeowners.

• Schedule and assist with home visits to determine need and scope of projects.

• Serve as liaison with homeowners throughout process.

• Maintain relationships with grantors distributing federal and state funds, completing required paperwork and documentation.

• Perform general office administration functions, including answering phones, managing donor and volunteer database, processing mailings, and tracking expenditures.

• Assist Executive Director in soliciting bids for City projects and communicating with contractors.

• Assist Executive Director in recruiting volunteer teams and coordinating logistics for workday schedules.

• Visit work sites on repair days

Work Schedule: There is flexibility in the work schedule depending on the needs of the employee. The specific work schedule will be determined in consultation with the Executive Director. However, it is likely that the Program Manager will need to work approximately 6 Saturdays a year.

Compensation: The Program Manager is an hourly employee who will be compensated $20 per hour. No employee benefits are provided with the position.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree OR 4 years work experience; effective oral & written communication skills; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

To Apply: Submit resume and statement of interest to Deb Kladivko, Executive Director, admin@ciaspartanburg.org. Review of applications will begin on April 15 and continue until position is filled.

Questions: Contact Deb Kladivko at admin@ciaspartanburg.org or 864-576-7101.

Board Members

Don Worley: Board Chair

Laura Puckett-Boler: Vice-Chair

Chris Hill: Treasurer

Caryn Vedane: Secretary

Michael Berry

Mike Cece

Antonio Evans

Katharine Gibb

Anje Hawkins

Tudi Holmes

Blair Mathis

Cheryl Rowan

Loretta Smith

Haley Williams