Outreach and Communications Coordinator

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

What will you do?

The community outreach coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening relationships through planning, coordination and implementation of projects in partnership with the community. These relationships with community residents, local organizations, elected officials and stakeholders help identify areas where Habitat for Humanity's housing and community development solutions can intersect with identified needs and aspirations.

• Build relationships and partnerships with community residents, local organizations, elected officials and community stakeholders.
• Engage volunteers from the community to support local improvement projects.
• Coordinate and document the implementation of Habitat's housing and community development solution in partnership with the community.
• Support development and marketing of new and existing community programs.
• Develop creative content for social media, e-mail, print materials, website management, local radio, and television.
• Implement systems to accurately track and record marketing and communications data.
• Develop evaluation tools that will assist in projecting and assessing impact.

This position will focus on brand management, research, monitoring, and/or evaluation, virtual / digital systems and platforms, and community organizing aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: HFH Lake-Sumter FL
• Nearest metropolitan area: Orlando, FL
• Full-time staff: 18
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
• Number of homes to be built: 15
• Number of homes to be repaired: 50
• Activities and attractions: National parks, natural springs, beaches, Disney, Universal.
• Unique projects: "Cottage" homes, Youth construction academy, inmate construction academy, preservation and repair.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $17,600 for approximately 10 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $6,895, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave - approximately 10 days total.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker's compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

• Low-cost housing - $300 per month

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.