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Job Summary: As a Community Outreach Coordinator, you will be critical in helping meet our goals through planning, coordination and implementation of projects in partnership with our target communities. Your primary responsibility will be to build relationships and partner with residents, local agencies, elected officials and community stakeholders to identify areas where housing and community development solutions can intersect. This will involve regularly attending local governance, community beautification, health and social service, and resident meetings. Additionally, you will identify improvement projects, such as community clean ups, community gardens, etc., and engage volunteers from the local community to support these projects. 

Skills/Quaifications:

* 18 years of age or older

* U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident

* High school diploma or GED equivalent (or agree to work towards one while serving)

* Driver's license

* Personal vehicle

* Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word/Excel)

Benefits of Service:

* AmeriCorps National living allowance of $12,630 (paid over the full 46.5 weeks of full-time service)

* Segal Education Award of $5,815 (upon successful completion of service) - lifetime maximum of 2

* Affordable Care Act compliant health care plan (Habitat pays the monthly premiums)

* Student Loan Forbearance (if eligible)

* Child Care Benefits (if eligible)

* 10 personal/sick leave days

* Approx. 10 holidays (dependent on service location)

* Member Assistance Program (MAP) - offers free services, such as counseling and financial planning resources

 

At the end of the service year, you will have helped us expand our partnerships within our community, and increase neighborhood participation and awareness. You will have been critical in helping meet these goals through your planning, coordination and implementation of projects in partnership with our target community.

Apply at the link below and provide a resume, and a motivation statement in your cover letter.