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Empowering people by helping make families’ dreams a reality

Work At Habitat

Empowering people by helping make families dreams a reality

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“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.

“It takes everyone to build a community”

Volunteer Services Manager

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County seeks to fill the internship position of Volunteer Services Manager. This position reports to the Mission Impact Director and will be responsible for developing and implementing strategy focused on the recruitment, recognition and retention of volunteers for all programs. This position will manage a portfolio of donor and volunteer groups, steward Habitat champion relationships, and grow existing partnerships. The Manager of Volunteer Services will work in close partnership with Construction and all teams to ensure an exceptional volunteer experience is provided to further Habitat’s mission. Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recruitment:

Develop and implement continuous strategies for recruitment, recognition and retention of volunteers for all programs and aspects of the organization through all modes of media and communication.
Manage portfolio of high tier donor and volunteer groups; schedule events, steward Habitat champion relationships, and grow existing partnerships.
Work with all departments to understand their volunteer needs on a daily and project-centered basis. Ensure a productive experience for volunteers and confirm sponsor expectations are met.
Coordinate & facilitate presentations on the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County for the purpose of recruiting volunteers and possible sponsorships/gifts. Cultivate new corporate partners.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred and minimum of 2 years’ experience required managing a high impact Volunteer Program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking; strong organizational skills required
2 years or more staff management/supervisory skills –nonprofit environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner within an organization and the community it serves, demonstrated ability to integrate strategy
Excellent computer and technological skills – IT and database exposure preferred (Raiser’s Edge and/or Volunteer Hub experience a plus)
Must have strong interpersonal relational skills
Must have a safe driving record and be insurable

This is a full-time exempt position with benefits.

Send your resume with cover letter to: hr@habitatkent.org by Friday, November 15, 2019.

Assistant Site Supervisor, Construction Internship

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County seeks to fill the internship position of Assistant Site Supervisor. Working with the construction department you will perform tasks to assist Habitat Kent directly on the work site which will include working outside in the elements, in the office or warehouse, or driving trucks to make deliveries to and from job sites.

This position is an unpaid, temporary internship at 8-24 hrs. per week (part time). This position will report to the Director of Construction, but will also take daily guidance from Site Supervisors, Warehouse, or Facilities staff.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, siding, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry, painting and landscaping. Projects may include new and gut rehab homes, as well as Home Preservation, Critical Home Repair (CHR) and weatherization projects.
Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-employed while on the work sites.
Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and partner families working on site.
Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines, volunteer education, and site monitoring. Attend safety trainings with our construction staff.
Help with materials management on site and at the affiliate warehouse and storage trailers. Pick up and organize materials needed for projects.
Set up and cleanup project sites.
Participate in regular planning and debriefing meetings as needed.
Attend and participate in select affiliate events; responsibilities may include set up, cleanup, and engaging with attendees and informing them about our affiliate’s mission, and how to become a volunteer and/or family partner.

Position Requirements and Preferred Skills:

High school diploma required.
Valid Driver’s License
Some experience with Construction related activity’s preferred
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Experience working as a member of a team
Ability to drive large pick-up trucks with trailers preferred (or willingness to learn)
Experience with power tools preferred
Experience working with volunteers or teaching/group facilitation experience desirable

Please email resume to internships@habitatkent.org .

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