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Executive Director
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When you meet Caroline Robertson, you can tell she operates with confidence that her work as Executive Director at Greer Relief is a divine calling. At a young age she watched her parents serve as house parents, that experience helped Caroline find her calling for service leading her to join a service sorority in college, upon graduation from Clemson she was led to Safe Harbor. When Caroline took the helm at Greer Relief in 2007 it felt like home – warm, welcoming, and full of opportunities. She continues to strengthen Greer Relief’s position in the community both with the people who are served and with the people who are serving.
Caroline is a graduate of Francis Marion University Non-Profit Leadership Institute and Leadership Greer Class XXIX — the “Best Class Ever.” She is the recipient of the 2012 Greer Police Department, Citizen’s Award, and both the 2012 & 2019 Sertoma Club of Greer “Service to Mankind Award.” Caroline founded and coordinates the Greater Greer Non-Profit Roundtable, served as 2019-20 President of the Greer Centennial Lions Club, and has just finished a four year term as Marketing Chair of the Blue Ridge Institute. Check out this Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute for an interview with Caroline.
Caroline has been married to Charles since 1998 and has two teenage boys, Liam & James.
Volunteer & Donation Coordinator
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Jennifer was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas and is fluent in Spanish. Jennifer is a veteran after serving 6 years in the Texas Army National Guard. After her service she decided to move to South Carolina to be closer to friends and family. Jennifer is finishing her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at the American Military University, and intents to purse a Masters Degree in Social Work.
Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their three children during her free time.
Operations & Administrative Manager
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Sharon moved to the Upstate after graduating from Tennessee Tech in 1989 and started her career as an engineer, where she honed her skills as a detail-oriented project manager. She was always passionate about serving her community, and in 2014 decided to shift careers to join the non-profit sector full time, starting as an AmeriCorps Vista with Community Works. After acting as VISTA Team Lead at the United Way of Greenville and working with BOOST, an after-school-care initiative, Sharon joined the American Cancer Society as a Mission Delivery Manager, managing several volunteer programs across two states.
Sharon joined Greer Relief in February 2021, first as Volunteer Coordinator and now as the Operations & Administrative Manager, using her great sense of organization to ensure everything is running smoothly. She is always happy to chat with neighbors, and is excited to grow with the Greer community.
In her free time, Sharon loves gardening, solving puzzles and spending time outside with her husband and two daughters.
Development Director
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Join a nonprofit with over 85 years in the community and go to work knowing you are making a difference in the community! We are seeking a fundraiser to organize events and raise much needed funds for Greer Relief.
The Development Director is a community leader; who schedules, develops, organizes, coordinates and supervises fundraising efforts to support the mission of Greer Relief. It is important for the Development Director to believe and commit to the mission of Greer Relief and infuse this belief into all aspects of fundraising. This is a highly collaborative position and requires a creative, flexible team-player who is able to lead and can think on their feet. Requirements include:
Greer Relief is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to providing stability & empowerment programs in the greater Greer area. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community and are committed to partnerships that support healthy lifestyles and families. The long term goal of Greer Relief is to help neighbors identify their core problems and to treat the situation, not just the immediate need. Click here for the full job description. Please apply by sending an introduction email & resume to: Greer Relief HR, info@greerrelief.org – No phone calls.
Neighbor Advocate
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Yvonne joined our team after serving as an AmeriCorps Member. She earned a degree in Human Services from Greenville Technical College before completing her Bachelors in Sociology at the City University of New York. As a Veteran of the US Navy, Yvonne learned from a young age the value and importance of service.
In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. “Let what you do today be enough.”
Community Engagement Coordinator
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Trey joined the Greer Relief team in April 2022. He’s originally from the Blue Ridge area, north of Greer. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion at North Greenville in 2002, and went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary.
As the son of a minister and (now retired) Army chaplain, Trey grew up seeing how important support and community involvement are to a larger mission for an organization. He continues to be involved in local ministry and volunteer efforts to better the world, starting right in our own community.
“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.”
~ St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo (354-430 CE)
Join a nonprofit with over 85 years in the community and go to work knowing you are making a difference in the community! We are seeking two (2) Intake Specialists fluent in English & Spanish to interact professionally with the community in person, by phone, & by email.
The Bilingual Intake Specialist positions are a unique opportunity to deliver neighbor-centered services. This is the first impression for the organization. The Bilingual Intake Specialists are responsible for establishing a professional and supportive first contact for our neighbors in need, conducting initial screenings for services, and providing support for the case management process.
Greer Relief is a nonprofit human service organization where every neighbor matters. We are dedicated to providing Stability & Empowerment programs to help our neighbors in need become neighbors who thrive. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community and are committed to partnerships that support healthy lifestyles and families. The long term goal of Greer Relief is to help neighbors identify and treat/correct/improve their barriers, not just the immediate need, thus leading to long-lasting success. Please apply by sending an introduction email & resume to: Greer Relief HR, info@greerrelief.org – No phone calls.
Click here for the job description.
Triple P Provider
Email Nita
Nita started working as a Triple P provider in the Fall of 2020 after serving as an AmeriCorps Member for Greer Relief. This was an especially challenging time to start the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. Triple P is used in more 30 countries and has been shown to work across cultures, socio-economic groups and in many different kinds of family structures.
What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects over 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security. AmeriCorps’ members serve with more than 2,000 non-profits, public agencies, and community organizations. click for more information.
AmeriCorps VISTA
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Bailey Babb returned to the Upstate after graduating from Winthrop University with her Bachelor’s in English. While at Winthrop, Bailey worked as a Resident Assistant and was a member of the National Residence Hall Honorary. She wanted to continue helping others, which is what motivated her to become an AmeriCorps VISTA member. Her position as Marketing and Media Specialist at Greer Relief allows her to combine her degree and her desire to help her community.
In her free time, Bailey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.
AmeriCorps Member
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AmeriCorps State and National supports a wide range of local service programs that engage thousands of Americans in intensive community service each year. This program is a vital resource to the Greer Relief and the Greater Greer Community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about about successes and challenges #hereingreer. Click here for details.
Team members serve directly at a partner site for an 11.5-month term helping individuals and families on the road to economic mobility. You serve full-time coaching clients in ways that aim to increase their personal income, build savings, and gain and sustain assets. Your daily duties could vary widely depending on your host site placement. In general, you would be spending time on the following three focus areas:
During this time (late January–mid-April) team members’ schedules vary from the norm; you may have some evening or Saturday morning service hours depending on your placement.
AmeriCorps Member
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AmeriCorps State and National supports a wide range of local service programs that engage thousands of Americans in intensive community service each year. This program is a vital resource to the Greer Relief and the Greater Greer Community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about about successes and challenges #hereingreer. Click here for details.
Team members serve directly at a partner site for an 11.5-month term helping individuals and families on the road to economic mobility. You serve full-time coaching clients in ways that aim to increase their personal income, build savings, and gain and sustain assets. Your daily duties could vary widely depending on your host site placement. In general, you would be spending time on the following three focus areas:
During this time (late January–mid-April) team members’ schedules vary from the norm; you may have some evening or Saturday morning service hours depending on your placement.
