Empowering people by helping make families’ dreams a reality
Empowering people by helping make families dreams a reality
“Working at Habitat changes a person. We always get to see the best of people: we see people give of themselves over and over again. We see donors give sacrificially. We see volunteers give of themselves completely, and we see homebuyers work extremely hard to help their family’s future. Witnessing that much grace changes us.”
-Habitat Kent staff member
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click on the opportunities below for full position descriptions:
Donor Relations Specialist
The Donor Relations Specialist, in accordance with Habitat for Humanity Kent County’s mission, vision, and core values is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding businesses and corporate partners to further the mission of Habitat Kent. This position is part of the Resource Development team and works closely with Volunteer Services and Gift in Kind to ensure business and corporate partners are being engaged on many levels. The Donor Relations Specialist coordinates the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts through strategic communications, mission-driven donor experiences, and relationship building.
Responsibilities:
• Creates strategy and direction for corporate giving program, including
a portfolio of approximately 125-150 corporate donors, with direction and
approval of Director of Development
• Manages donor identification and portfolio growth; oversees cultivation and written proposal plans for projects and campaigns
• Leads grant and proposal writing for portfolio
• Works closely with volunteer services to coordinate volunteer days
for donors in portfolio and builds new relationships with corporate volunteer groups to grow donor portfolio
• Oversees relationships with corporations to engage volunteers; facilitate relationships
• Visits volunteer work sites to network and personally thank corporate
partners.
Administration
• Contributes to stewardship reports and materials
• Works with cross-functional communications team to develop communications pieces for corporate audiences.
• Works with Communications Specialist to develop and support volunteer engagement and giving goals for corporate partners.
• Updates donor database regarding donor interactions, communications, and plans
Essential Job Qualifications
• Sense of urgency, collaborative team style, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in priorities with strong decision making skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks for timely project completions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hard worker with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with a broad array of people.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and donor database systems.
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Flexible schedule with availability some nights and weekends
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority.
• Bachelor of Arts in Development, Marketing or a related field
• Understands and values racial equity as an organizational operating principle and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Skills
• Data base experience
• Three to five years of successful fundraising experience
• Grant Writing experience
• Experience in non-profit corporate development
• Willingness to participate in home builds with volunteers
• Construction knowledge
Benefits
• Comprehensive health/dental and life insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Paid time off; paid holidays
• A 403b retirement plan with employer match
• Salary Range $55,000-$60,000
Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. Habitat Kent is committed to building a diverse staff. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Send your resume with cover letter to hr@habitatkent.org
No phone calls or walk-ins.
Construction Administrator
The Construction Administrator in accordance with the affiliate’s mission, vision and core values, supports the construction department’s administrative, clerical, and other needs. The Administrator supports the Construction Department on the home energy rebate programs, and all other neighborhood programs and supports the Project Managers throughout the home build process. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Position Benefits:
Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. Habitat Kent is committed to building a diverse staff. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Send your resume with cover letter to hr@habitatkent.org
Development Specialist (Part-time)
The Development Specialist maintains the Resource Development team’s operational culture and is responsible for creating and maintaining systems and processes to ensure stewardship and cultivation success. The Development Specialist will manage annual development activities pertaining to direct mail, database maintenance, stewardship activities, special events, and special projects. The Development Specialist is a strong project manager who leverages high-quality operations and strong interpersonal skills to drive team success.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position at 25 hrs. per week.
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Position Benefits:
Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. Habitat Kent is committed to building a diverse staff. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Send your resume with cover letter to hr@habitatkent.org.
No phone calls or walk-ins.
Driver
The Driver in accordance with the affiliate’s mission, vision, and core values is responsible for donation pick-up and delivery using a company vehicle, loading and unloading the contents, and assisting in maintaining ReStore equipment. This is non-exempt position at 40 hrs. per week.
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Core Functions:
Position Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. Habitat Kent is committed to building a diverse staff. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Send your resume with cover letter to: hr@habitatkent.org.
No phone calls or walk-ins.
Material Recovery Specialist (Part-time)
The Material Recovery Specialist in accordance with the affiliate’s mission, vision, and core values is responsible for donated product recovery and removal, and training of volunteers and other individuals or groups performing work at any recovery job site, and ensures safety and order is maintained and that volunteers and donors have a positive experience. This is a part-time, non-exempt position up to 28 hours/week.
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Position Benefits:
Diversity and inclusion are valued and contribute to the success of our organization. Habitat Kent is committed to building a diverse staff. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities of color we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Send your resume with cover letter to hr@habitatkent.org by Friday, October 29, 2021.
No phone calls or walk-ins.
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
425 Pleasant St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 774-2431
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 2pm*
*Visits at all other times are by appointment only.
5701 Division Ave S
Wyoming, MI 49548
(616) 531-4591
5920 Alpine Ave NW
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 647-9292
*Temporarily closed on Mondays
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm