Job Description and Posting Announcement for:

Director of Community Engagement

Background

The Director of Community Engagement is responsible for the affiliate’s work with the community in Knox County. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing a plan that includes volunteer coordination, homebuyer management, coalition building, and community mobilization that lead to helping the organization achieve its goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

  • Work with community leaders, public officials & local initiatives to promote the organization’s mission and goals

  • Seek opportunities to leverage new and existing partnerships to expand the mission of the organization

  • Represents HFHKCO in community initiatives and events that support our brand goals/strategies and engage key constituents

  • Develop new community partners to help assist HFHKCO in the completion of its goals & objectives

Analysis and Planning

  • Manages the creation of an overall strategic plan for community engagement, including raising awareness about the organization and developing engaging pathways for the community

Marketing and Communication

  • Cultivates and maintains favorable media relations

  • Contributes to social media presence for affiliate

  • Contribute to website

Volunteer Development

  • Strengthen the volunteer development program

  • Increasing awareness of Habitat in the broader community and growing the overall number of volunteers.

Home Buyer Management

  • Work with the Homeowner Selection Committee to ensure future home buyers are meeting goals.

  • Be a liaison for future home buyers to ensure they have the resources to meet their goals

Other Areas of Responsibility

  • Marketing material design

  • Social media design/posting

  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • 2 year degree or relevant experience, experience in non-profit volunteer coordination is a plus

  • Excellent Technology Skills, knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office a plus


Skills & Characteristics

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Effective leadership and team building skills

  • Flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment

  • Ability to work with diverse groups

  • Integrity, organization and attention to detail; as well as, ability to work independently and multi-tas

  • Strong Communication Skills in individual and group settings



Reports to: Executive Director

Employment Status: Full Time

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000/ Year with Paid Time Off

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