ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

Revitalize Milwaukee is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to preserve affordable housing and

revitalize vulnerable neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. We are the largest

provider of free home repairs to eligible homeowners in Southeast Wisconsin and the only one that provides

them for free. While we directly impact individuals and families, we also improve economic stability by

keeping long-term, existing homeowners in their homes. This stabilizes neighborhoods and the tax base paid

to the city.

Over time, health and safety issues develop from the inability to pay for repairs and other necessary services.

Without our free services, many Milwaukee residents would suffer serious injuries or even be forced to move

out of their homes that they’ve lived in for over 30 years.

We employ 15-30 City of Milwaukee licensed and insured minority contractors on a daily basis, providing

sustainable wages and helping the local economy.

We operate on an annual budget of 4.2 million dollars. Each dollar received is leveraged approximately 4:1,

creating a total reinvestment of $24 million dollars back into the community. Over 99% of our funding comes

from private sources (grants, corporations, and individuals).

Improve lives by providing FREE, professional home restoration, vital safety repairs and life-changing

accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners who are senior citizens, veterans and/or persons with

disabilities. Our impact is extended beyond the individuals served to revitalize and stabilize vulnerable

neighborhoods. Home by home, block by block, entire communities are transformed. Services include

accessibility improvements, electrical patch ups, energy efficiency upgrades, general renovations, plumbing

repairs, and security updates. Emergency repairs are also available and will be addressed within 24 – 48 hours

of the initial call.

Since 2000, RM has completed home modifications for more than 3260 homes with the help of over 24,000

hours of volunteer time and invested over $24 million into Milwaukee area housing. In 2021 alone we

completed over 1730 repairs at 287 homes, impacting 560 individuals.

RM has a proven track record of success and impact. Join our growing team to be part of our success!

More information about us can be found at freehomerepairs.org or freehomerepairs.org/careers

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

WHY REVITALIZE MILWAUKEE?

BENEFITS 

Paid Friday’s off every other week giving you 26 three-day weekends a year! 

Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses 

Competitive salary 

$300 monthly healthcare stipend - $3,600 per year 

5% of salary contributed by organization to 403b with no match required 

Generous PTO package starting at 128 paid hours plus 10 bonus and holiday paid days off (in addition

to the bi-weekly Friday’s off). 

Cell phone and mileage reimbursement 

Amazing offices in the heart of downtown Milwaukee and paid parking with 24-hour access for you to

enjoy dinners, sporting events, and concerts in downtown as well! 

Onsite amenities such as movie popcorn machine, organic fair trade coffee and endless treats.

CULTURE

Our team is passionate about two things: fulfilling the mission and loving our every day. We’ve learned that

in order to do our best work, there must be a holistic balance. So, we incorporate the following developmental

and social events and activities right into the workday: 

MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARNS – paid time for the team to connect and grow over a delicious catered

lunch. 

TEAM SOCIALS – unique opportunities to hangout and share fun experiences outside of the office…

think boating and sailing trips, axe throwing, drinks and dinner, game night and more! 

YOGA –Free yoga class with a certified instructor 

HAPPY HOUR – Happy Hour Fridays and sometimes Tuesday’s too! 

PET FRIENDLY – We adore our furry children - bring you pet to work with you! 

QUARTERLY TEAM VOLUNTEER DAYS – we serve our city together! 

QUARTERLY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DAYS – revisit and reset your goals 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

GROWTH ORIENTED CULTURE 

OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND YOUR SKILLSET IN A SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

AS A HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE AND DRIVEN TEAM, WE LIVE BY THESE VALUES: 

RESPECT: At all times, we’re respectful. Through our choice of words, tone of voice, body language,
and actions, respect is demonstrated by: 

Prompt response to messages, phone calls, emails, and other inquiries. 
Effective two-way communication between RM and our partners. 
Honesty – We tell the truth, do what’s right, and honor our commitments even when

expensive, inconvenient, or embarrassing. 

POSITIVE ATTITUDES: We choose to hold a positive attitude in all that we do to promote flexibility,
teamwork, and collaboration in the best interests of each other, our clients, our patrons, and our

community. We accept the unconventional working conditions that characterize the nonprofit sector’s

commitment to helping others. We offer suggestions and solutions when appropriate to improve the

circumstances of our clients and our co-workers. Ultimately, we build each other up as a team. 

ENCOURAGE INITIATIVE: We promote the growth of the agency. We demonstrate strength and
commitment by engaging volunteers, supporting homeowners, and inspiring the community. We

respond to the working environment by exceeding the agency’s goals and creating a better workplace

without being asked to. 

CONTINUOUS LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT: We recognize our responsibility to:
listen and learn from each other, offer suggestions for improvement, and continuously develop the

knowledge and skills to strengthen our ability to achieve RM’s mission and services at a high level of

accomplishment in support of our community. We build upon our strengths to strive for greater

achievements on behalf of our clients and our mission. 

INTEGRITY AND EXTREME OWNERSHIP: We are honest in sharing our perspectives; open to
understanding different points of view; and always do what we say we’ll do. We believe individual

and collective leadership drives results; when we fail, we own it, resolve it, and learn the lesson to

avoid it in the future.
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ACCOUNTABILITY AND TIMELINESS: We commit to uphold these core values to help create a
meaningful and enjoyable work culture in which we can all take pride. We meet program goals

through consistency and investment of time. We manage time effectively to accomplish outcomes. 

CUSTOMER FOCUS: We exist because of our customers’ needs. We must understand, anticipate, and
act on those needs to meet the expectations and requirements of internal, but primarily external

customers, peers, and stakeholders. We will use this insight for improvements in products, services,

and to establish best practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with our dedicated and passionate staff as we accomplish our mission to provide free professional-

quality home repairs to low-income homeowners.

We offer a fast-paced, creative environment, and are committed to making a pronounced impact in the

community.

Revitalize Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Construction Specialist who is looking to utilize their skills

and experience to support our mission. This person will be responsible for coordinating and completing 400+

critical repair projects as they split their time between our office and project sites.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, driven, and passionate about giving back to our

community. This person will have considerable home improvement skills in the carpentry, plumbing,

electrical and accessibility modification field, and work well with a team. Additionally, this person will thrive

in a fast paced and growth oriented culture.

This position reports directly to the RM Operations Manager.

Primary responsibilities: 

Complete assigned scopes of work by the Construction Manager for eligible clients (~60% of time). 

Conduct quality assurance assessments on completed projects on a monthly basis. 

Communicate with RM contractors to coordinate material deliveries, troubleshoot client and repair

issues, and develop detailed project plans on a weekly basis. 

Track donated product coming in and going out of our warehouse to report to the Program Operations

Manager to ensure accurate reporting of current assets. Coordinate the use of donated products in the

warehouse to be used on current repair projects. 

Engage with and recruit local contractors to subcontract with Revitalize Milwaukee on a weekly basis. 

Assist the Construction Manager with home visits and scope of work creation when needed. 

Assist the program team with the planning and execution of all volunteer projects.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of annual events including our Block Build MKE,

Golf Outing and Gala. 

Attend and participant in scheduled events and projects on various week nights and weekends

throughout the year, including fundraising events, donor appreciation events, volunteer projects and

our annual events listed above. 

Promote Revitalize Milwaukee to the community and social service providers. 

Additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED 

2 or more years of construction or handyman experience where you performed basic home repair

projects related to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and accessibility modifications. 

Holds current City of Milwaukee Home Improvement License or willing to obtain within first month

of employment. 

Excellent organizational and communication (oral, written, presentation) skills. 

Experience in project management with strong time management skills and attention to detail. 

Conceptual skills and ability to develop work plans and project schedules. 

Forward-thinker with an adaptive, problem solving orientation. 

Ability to fluently speak and write in Spanish considered a plus. 

Genuinely driven to help our clientele and the community. 

General computer skills required (MS Office, DropBox, Google Workspace, Monday.com) 

Valid driver’s license and ability to visit job sites if needed. 

Truck to transport building materials considered a plus. 

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time. 

Ability to clearly communicate and complete goals. 

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Salary commensurate with experience.

$50,000 - $60,000 a year.

Please send cover letter, resume with salary requirements to Stacie@rtmilwaukee.org