Florence, MA based office, Franklin and Hampshire Counties.Job categoryCommunicationsSectorGreen BuildingJob introThe community engagement coordinator works to amplify the impact of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity by recruiting and stewarding volunteers. This position works closely with many volunteers and staff. This position uses a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to understand the most pressing needs of the organization and take necessary steps to engage new and ongoing volunteers in the work. A large portion of the job is spent in the community doing outreach, but the person in this position should also feel comfortable using data to track and report. An ability to engage with cultural humility and work with people from a variety of backgrounds and demographics is essential.Time Commitment:Average 32 hours per weekPay:$18 to $24 per hour depending on experienceReporting:To the Executive Director, but also works collaboratively with other staff and volunteersSchedule:Meetings often occur at fixed times, but many other hours can be flexible. Availability for networking events required. Communication about hours required.Affirmative Equity:Our organization is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized social identities from actualizing their full employment potential, advancing in our organization, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace. We strive to operationalize policies, practices, attitudes, and actions that produce equitable power, access, and employment opportunities for all people regardless of social identity. We are committed to providing a respectful, supportive workplace culture that welcomes and celebrates the diverse social identities of our staff.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Recruit new volunteers to Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity's work through networking, community outreach and educationProvide volunteer stewardship – following up with new volunteers to ensure engagement, reaching out to lapsed volunteersAssist with volunteer placement, i.E. reaching out to new or existing volunteers to fill specific vacancies and spot volunteers ready for leadership rolesCoordinate volunteer training and development for construction volunteers in coordination with the Construction CoordinatorTrack volunteer outreach and stewardship efforts in a shared database, to help maintain relationships with PVHH, not just individual staff, and for reporting purposesOrganize volunteer appreciation efforts such as the hospitality committee and other thank yousAssist the family selection committee with outreach to community-based organizations when marketing new housing opportunitiesWork collaboratively with the director of resource development to understand overlapping community connections between volunteers and donors, and coordinate outreachWork with Construction Coordinator to fill specific construction volunteer needs and to schedule Team Build daysMaintain a list of agencies for referrals when community members call PVHH with needs beyond the scope of our programsDevelop and maintain social media strategy in coordination with volunteers and staffAdvance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) goals in coordination with DEI Committee and staffContribute to staff-wide administrative and strategy conversationsQualificationsSeeking applicants with:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to listen, learn and work respectfully and collaboratively with people who have social identities different from your ownStrong dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion across race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, class and disability, demonstrated through academic, employment, and life experienceExceptional partnering and team-work skills; ability to engage with integrity, transparency, cultural humility, and accountabilityComfort talking with new people (on the phone and in person) and networking in the communityAbility to center relationships with the organization that will be long lastingHighly skilled at email, Word, Google docs, Dropbox, Zoom and other computer programs for communication and trackingProficient at using Excel and reviewing data and trendsEvent planning and knowledge of workforce or volunteer education a plusA knowledge of residential construction a plusKnowledge of local community a plusBenefits:We believe in supporting the health and well-being of our employees. To support our employees, we offer all employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week:Paid leave - 12 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, 10 paid vacation days (pro-rated to 80% of full time)Group health insurance with a shared contribution for premium costsShort-term and Long-term disability insuranceHow to ApplyPioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity 's goal is to make home ownership possible for low-income families in Hampshire and Franklin counties. Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing racial, class, and gender equity and is dedicated to dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized social identities from achieving home ownership. Through the donation of money, land, expertise, and labor, we commit ourselves to build safe, decent, affordable homes in partnership with families in need. We are affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International.Pioneer Valley Habitat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sex, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.We require criminal background checks on all selected candidates for employment and a copy of our criminal background check policy is available upon request.https://pvhabitat.Org/employment#J-18808-Ljbffr
