Community Outreach Specialist

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• Associate (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is seeking a personable, skilled Community Outreach Specialist to add to our team. This passionate individual will help inspire individuals on a journey to economically empower their lives for generations to come. Come make a difference with us at Habitat.

The Community Outreach Specialist provides direction for the Homeowner & Repair programs as well as Community Outreach and Volunteer Management. This position will develop and maintain an ongoing relationships with volunteers and communities. A high degree of attention to detail and recordkeeping is required. The Community Outreach Specialist must be a team player, capable of solving challenges and finding solutions. Position is part time, based out of Spooner, WI but requires occasional travel within our service area.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteer Management:

• Prepare and execute volunteer recruitment, orientation, retention, and appreciation program for construction projects as well as ReStore
• Maintain volunteer calendar and communicate with construction crew or ReStore about upcoming volunteers
• Maintain volunteer database and complete volunteer acknowledgements in a timely manner

Community Outreach & Engagement:

• Create content for communications vehicles including traditional media, social media and newsletters
• Assist with planning and executing events, including home dedications, volunteer activities, town halls, employee & volunteer appreciation week and other social gatherings
• Develop relationship between Habitat and faith-based/community organizations as a source of homeowner applications, volunteer teams, and funding
• Coordinate with township officials, housing agencies, churches, and other community partner organizations
• Keep local community updated on volunteer needs, incoming teams, and progress reports
• Assist in developing materials, content and tools for raising funds, including website, newsletter, brochures, campaign materials, videos, homeowner testimonials. Make presentations to church, civic, and community groups

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work with people from a wide variety of social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, accuracy, high attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Ability to operate efficiently and quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing & Advertising Occupations: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location