Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports To: Executive Director
Direct Reports: Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Volunteers
Employment Status: Full-time, hourly, wage DOQ
Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, Simple IRA, HSA, long-term/short-term disability, and life insurance

Job Summary
The Community Engagement Coordinator enhances awareness and understanding of Habitat for Humanity’s mission and its impact in the service area, with a focus on engaging faith communities and supporting fundraising activities and events. The Coordinator ensures sufficient volunteers are recruited, trained, and scheduled to meet the affiliate’s operational needs—including construction, ReStore, A Brush With Kindness (ABWK), committee activities, and special events. Responsibilities
Volunteer Management

• Collaborate with the Construction Manager and Executive Director to recruit volunteers for construction and program activities.
• Develop an annual volunteer plan, including numbers, desired skills, locations, and group involvement.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local churches, businesses, and civic organizations to create a sustainable base of committed volunteers.
• Track and evaluate volunteer activity and the quality of volunteer experiences.
• Develop and maintain materials that explain Habitat’s mission and volunteer opportunities.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition and retention initiatives.
• Support committee chairs in recruiting and onboarding committee volunteers.

Community Awareness

• Assist in the development and execution of the affiliate’s marketing and communications plan.
• Help coordinate public events such as home dedications, groundbreakings, information meetings, and networking events.
• Develop media stories to promote Habitat’s mission, engage community support, and recruit volunteers, donors, and partner families.
• Assist with maintaining the affiliate’s website and social media platforms.
• Coordinate production of newsletters and direct mail campaigns.
• Represent Habitat at community events and networking opportunities (fairs, chamber events, parades, Earth Day, National Night Out, etc.).

Funding and Development Support

• Assist with the planning and implementation of affiliate and community fundraising events.
• Cultivate partnerships and sponsorships with local churches, businesses, and civic organizations to secure funding and in-kind donations.
• Support affiliate fundraising initiatives, including planned giving and major gifts.
• Assist the Executive Director with grant research, writing, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Strong commitment and passion for Habitat for Humanity’s mission.
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience with a proven record of accomplishment.
• Excellent written, oral, and group presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in developing community partnerships.