Volunteer Project Specialist

Pay Rate: $23-$24/hour

Mission-Driven Career Opportunity 

One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Volunteer Project Specialist, you’ll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.  

Why Join Habitat? 

• Competitive salary and benefits   
• Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care) 
• Work/life balance supported by generous PTO  
• Career development and promotion opportunities 
• Casual working environment  
• Retirement planning – a 403(b) with 3% organizational match 

Position Purpose

The Volunteer Project Specialist will develop and implement affiliate-wide strategies for engagement of volunteers outside of traditional build days and ReStore shifts.  This role will have programmatic oversight of key initiatives such as Rock the Block, Playhouse Build, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), as well as a concentration on strengthening youth and young adult engagement (College and high school Campus Chapters, Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) and Collegiate Challenge).  He/She will also execute volunteer appreciation activities throughout the year, in collaboration with the Volunteer Services team. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Create meaningful opportunities across the affiliate for engaging volunteers outside of construction and ReStores.
• Work as a liaison to the fundraising efforts and engagement through youth and young adult groups, such as HYP.
• Manage volunteer leadership roles for young adults including – recruitment, selection, training, and reporting.
• Manage and coordinate special events for program responsibilities that enhance volunteer experience.
•  Implement recognition programs to acknowledge and celebrate volunteers' contributions. Regularly communicate with volunteers to express appreciation and provide updates on Habitat Charlotte Region activities.
• Maintain requirements for partnership programs with Habitat for Humanity International.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Self-motivated with ability to work as part of a group or individually
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Public speaking experience preferred
• Experience working with volunteers in a community service setting
• Computer skills, including database management (Microsoft Office and Salesforce preferred)

Work Environment

This position requires working primarily indoors in an office setting, and driving between locations within the service area in all types of weather.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in office setting for multiple hours
• Work flexible hours, primarily Tues-Sat, including some evenings and weekends
•  Ability to stand and walk construction job sites and ReStores
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. unassisted

Skills and Abilities

• Dedication to the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity
• Commitment to fostering a positive volunteer experience critical to Habitat operations
• Effective communication internally and externally to maintain an atmosphere where volunteer opportunities are consistently available as an ongoing public relations effort

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C § 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.