Safety Coordinator

The Safety Coordinator supports Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s (AAHH) commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment across all construction, retail (ReStores), and office operations. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Safety Coordinator ensures compliance with OSHA, state, local, and HFHI safety standards while fostering a culture of safety at every level of the organization.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for accident reporting, incident investigation, safety audits, compliance monitoring, and safety training. The Safety Coordinator also manages Workers’ Compensation claims and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.

Essential Functions

Compliance & Oversight

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA guidelines, HFHI safety standards, and applicable state and local regulations.

Review and update the AAHH Safety Manual regularly to ensure compliance with current laws and best practices.

Chair Safety Committee

Safety Audits & Reporting

Conduct monthly audits at all AAHH locations, including new home construction sites, home Repair sites, ReStores, and administrative office.

Prepare quarterly safety reports for the HR Committee and leadership team, highlighting trends, risks, and recommendations.

Training & Education

Coordinate, Develop and deliver safety trainings tailored to construction, retail, and office environments (e.g., OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid, fire safety, emergency preparedness, active shooter response).

Educate staff on established safety standards, policies, and procedures to promote a proactive safety culture.

Incident Response & Workers’ Compensation

Serve as the lead for accident and incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up.

Coordinate Workers’ Compensation claims, ensuring proper documentation, timely reporting, and communication with employees and insurers.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably within construction, retail, or nonprofit environments.

Completion of OSHA’s Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate Program required; additional certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR Trainer, Safety Auditor) preferred.

Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, with confidence in public speaking and training facilitation.

High attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and implement solutions proactively.

Demonstrated independence, initiative, and accountability.

Computer literacy and comfort using industry-related technology and reporting tools.

Ability to work collaboratively across departments with diverse groups of staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a strong commitment to AAHH’s mission and HFHI’s values of safety, dignity, and inclusion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is both indoors and outside. This position will encounter frequent exposure to the elements throughout every season.

Must Be Able To

Stand or work on concrete floors for prolonged periods.

Drive around Buncombe and Madison county for Audits.

Bend, lift, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Walk and climb on uneven surfaces, ladders, and stairs.

Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.

Exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details.

Utilize a wide variety of reference and Descriptive data and information.

To be successful in this position applicant should have experience in a safety role, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and effectively, and Ability to collaborate well with others in a dynamic environment.

Pay Range: $22-$25/hr Part Time 20 to 25 hours a week.