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Home Sharing Program – Housing Offered

HIP Housing is a non-profit, affordable housing organization in San Mateo County.

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Do you have a room to rent in your home? Contact HIP Housing at 650-348-6660. If you find a housemate through HIP Housing, 90 days later you receive $250!

Partial list of rooms available as of December 2017

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Daly City: One bedroom with semi-private bath available for rent in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home near Serramonte. Seeking up to two non-smoking housemates. Laundry included. Rent is $1000/mo with a $200 deposit. Homeowner is retired. He enjoys going to the library, working on his computer and spending time with family.

East Palo Alto: One bedroom available for rent in a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house shared by 3 other housemates. Smoking permitted outside only, and others in household smoke outside. Rent is $1050/mo. with a $1050 deposit, plus 1/4 utilities.

Foster City: One bedroom with private bath available for rent in a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. Seeking one non-smoking housemate with no pets. Homeowner has one dog. Laundry available. Rent is $1000/mo. with a $1000 deposit.

Half Moon Bay: One bedroom available for rent in a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house within walking distance to beach. Share home with 3 other housemates. Seeking one non-smoking housemate. A small pet would be considered. Homeowner has a dog, 2 cats and 3 chickens. Rent is $800/mo. with an $800 deposit. Homeowner enjoys cooking and flower arranging.

Half Moon Bay: One bedroom with private bath available to share with one other adult in a mobile home. Homeowner works and enjoys outdoor activities. Complex has a gym, pool, sauna, and clubhouse and laundry. Seeking one non-smoking adult. Rent is $1050/mo. with an $1100 deposit.

Pacifica: One bedroom available in a 2 bedroom, one bathroom apartment near the beach. Seeking 1-2 people to share with two others. Outside smoking permitted and resident smokes outside as well. Resident has a Boston Terrier and would accept a cat or dog if they would get along. Complex has pool, gym, sauna and laundry. Rent is $1200/mo. with a $1200 deposit. Resident enjoys art, volunteering and classes.

Redwood City: One bedroom available in a 2 bedroom, one bathroom apartment to share with one adult in downtown Redwood City. Resident has a 7lb. dog. Outdoor smoking OK. Laundry available. Rent is $900/mo. with a $600 deposit. Owner enjoys walking, camping, fishing, crocheting and family and friends.

San Bruno: One bedroom available for up to two people in a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house to share with 2 other adults. Bed, TV and laundry are included. Seeking non-smokers only and a dog would be accepted. No other pets are in home. Rent is $1000/mo. with a $500 deposit. Homeowner works during the week and likes to spend time with family on weekends.

San Mateo: One bedroom available in a 2 bedroom. 1 bathroom condo near El Camino, Hillsdale and CalTrain. Owner has 2 dogs. Non-smoker only. Rent is $850/mo. Owner works and enjoys movies, visiting with friends and spending time with her dogs.

San Mateo: One bedroom available in a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with a view. Seeking a non-smoker. Pets OK. Laundry available. Rent is $1000/mo. with a $1000 deposit plus 1/2 utilities. Homeowner works and goes to the gym after work.

South S.F.: One bedroom available in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home to share with homeowner. Rent is $800 with a $400 deposit. Seeking one person for the room. Room is furnished. Seeking non-smoker and no pets. Homeowner has cats. Quiet neighborhood, semi private bathroom, kitchen privledges, off street parking, bright & sunny room. Room is 11x11.

South S.F.: Two bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse to share with housemate. Rent will be $900 with a $500 deposit and $40 per month for utilities. Seeking 1 person, no pets. Outside only smoker. Room is upstairs.

Home Sharing Program – Persons Seeking

HIP Housing is a non-profit, affordable housing organization in San Mateo County.

Do you have a room to rent in your home? Contact HIP Housing at 650-348-6660.

If you find a housemate through HIP Housing, 90 days later you receive $250!

Partial list of persons seeking housing as of December 2017

Males seeking housing between Belmont and San Mateo. They can pay up to $700 per month. They enjoy outdoor activities during free time. Outside smokers ok. Willing to live in a household with pets.

Female seeking housing in Mid-County for a family of two. She can pay up to $900 per month. She is a non-smoker but can live with an outdoor smoker. She is willing to live in a household with one pet. Her time is mostly taken up by her work and her family. Her former residence was sold and all the tenants were asked to move.

Male seeking housing in North County near his place of work. He can pay up to $800 per month. He recently located to the Bay Area and has been living with a friend. He is a non-smoker and is willing to live in a household with pets. He works early shifts, 6 am to 2 pm, and is generally on-the-go between times. He enjoys outside activities.

Female seeking housing in North County near public transportation. She can pay up to $500 per month. She is a student and is working 2 jobs. She desires a housemate who is neat and quiet. She is a non-smoker and is willing to live in a household with pets.

Male seeking housing in the San Mateo-Menlo Park area near his workplace. He can pay up to $1,100 per month. He desires a less crowded living environment than he currently has. He is a non-smoker and is willing to live in a household with pets. He is on-the-go, enjoying outdoor activities and baking.

Female seeking housing in Mid-South County. She can pay up to $1,000 per month. She currently lives in crowded conditions and seeks a neat and quiet accommodation. She is a non-smoker, is willing to live in a household with pets. She is very active in community activities.

Female seeking housing in North-Mid County. She can pay up to $600 per month and is willing to participate in exchange – chores, errands – for lower rent. She is a non-smoker and is willing to live in a household with pets. She is retired, volunteers, takes classes and enjoys socializing with friends.

Male seeking housing anywhere in the County. He can pay up to $450 per month and exchange extra chores for the reduced rent. He is a handyman, gardener, can do light vegetarian cooking, cleaning and errands. He is retired and has exchanged household chores in the current living situation he’s in. He is a non-smoker and is willing to live in a household with pets.

Female seeking housing in Daly City-Redwood City area. She can pay up to $500 per month. She is new to the area and needs housing near her place of employment. She is a non-smoker and is willing to live in a household with pets who are well cared for. She enjoys travel, photography, dancing and various outdoor activities.

Male seeking housing in Mid-County. He can pay up to $800 per month. He desires a quiet environment for his studying, as he works and attends CSM. He is a non-smoker and is willing to live in a household with pets. His favorite leisure time activity is playing basketball.

Male seeking housing in Mid-County. He can pay up to $800 per month. He desires housing on the first level of the home. His free time is spent reading books about hobbies and spending time to help out his friends.

Community Outreach Specialist OPENING at HIP

About HIP Housing:

HIP Housing is nonprofit agency specializing in creative affordable housing solutions throughout San Mateo County. Founded in 1972, HIP Housing benefits from an exceptional staff, well-established programs and financial stability. HIP Housing's programs are nationally recognized and have been highlighted in Newsweek, USA Today, Metropolitan Home and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Our Team:

Our team includes a staff of 34 with an average tenure of 10 years and a governing board of 18 Directors recruited with an emphasis on diversity of skills and interests to assist in advancing the HIP Housing mission.

Position Profile:

As part of HIP Housing's effort to better coordinate our marketing and program efforts, we are seeking a passionate, self-motivated professional to join our team as Community Outreach Specialist. Individuals considered for this position will demonstrate talent for building robust community relationships and be able to convey passion for the work of the agency in both oral and written formats. Equally important, this position requires a good working knowledge of social media management and web based technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Community Outreach Specialist will work closely with the Home Sharing and the Development teams as well as the Board of Directors' Marketing Committee to create consistent and creative messaging in support program efforts.

This includes implementing program outreach and creating strategies for growing the base of home sharing home providers while also managing the HIP Housing online and social media presence.

The right candidate will be organized and have strong public speaking and presentation skills with a willingness to work collaboratively with staff. In addition, the right candidate will be excellent at creating and implementing targeted messaging for our social media and web presence. This position requires some weekend and evening presentations but also features flexible work-week scheduling.

Job Responsibilities:

Home Sharing Program Outreach (70%)

  • Implement ideas generated from the large scale marketing campaign
  • Conduct presentations at City Councils meetings, community service organizations, community fairs and other public forums in support of outreach efforts
  • Visit libraries, religious organizations, senior centers, community centers, City buildings and other sites to provide program brochures, flyers, and calendars.
  • Visit local businesses to post information on bulletin boards, break rooms, and in office windows
  • Help with follow-up calls to clients
  • In collaboration with the Associate Director, research new opportunities for outreach.
  • Update and manage agency's social media and website presence (i.e., facebook, website, etc.)
  • Be responsible for creating content and posting announcements, ads, on a variety of social media and web based sites
  • Manage Google Ads campaign
  • Research and make recommendations for implementing emerging new social media tools
  • Train staff and Board on the "how to's" of social media tools as needed
  • Assist with other duties as needed especially with special events
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent preferred but not required
  • 2-3 years experience in similar field
  • Ability to work independently while remaining engaged in a strong, mutually respectful team
  • Clear, friendly and professional public speaking manner
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Comfortable approaching businesses and community partners about posting information at their sites
  • Willingness to work weekends and/or evenings
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access), social media networks, WordPress, and Google AdWords.
  • Knowledge of Photoshop and layout software a plus.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize.
  • Must have own vehicle and provide car insurance
  • Must be able to lift 30-35 lbs.
  • Full-time, entry-level, exempt position
  • $50,000 depending upon experience
  • Excellent benefits package including: PTO, medical, dental, vision and employer profit sharing and matched pension plan (5%)
  • Flexible scheduling

· Answer questions from business owners or others about how HIP Housing's programs help their employees, customers, and the larger community

· Develop links and shared content opportunities with other local agencies

· Help to coordinate outreach mailings

Agency-wide Social Media (30%)

Preferred Qualifications:

Reports to: Associate Executive Director and Special Events Director

Salary and Benefits:

Please send cover letter and resume to recruiting@hiphousing.org by December 15, 2017. Please indicate on subject line Community Outreach Specialist.

HIP Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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