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Operations & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Position Location: Southern Santa Barbara County
About Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County:
Established in 2000, Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (Habitat Santa Barbara) is a local nonprofit committed to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. We partner with low-income individuals and families in Southern Santa Barbara County to build or improve a place to call home. www.sbhabitat.org
Position Overview:
The Operations & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator is a newly created cross-functional role that supports a diverse range of needs to help build capacity for Habitat Santa Barbara’s mission of building and repairing homes in Southern Santa Barbara County. The position provides overall support to the organization - internally, by focusing on operations, administration and logistics, and externally, by working with interested homeowners, as well as leading an exciting volunteer program. The Operations & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator is a full-time, non-exempt career opportunity positioned in Southern Santa Barbara County, and reports directly to the Director of Finance and Operations.
Essential Duties:
Volunteer Engagement
- Recruit, engages, recognizes, and retains volunteers across organization.
- Organizes volunteer activities and assists at job sites as needed.
- Coordinates annual volunteer appreciation event.
- Partners with the Director of Development and Communications to coordinate volunteer/corporate workdays and other group volunteer projects.
Finance & Operations
- Answers phones, supports donor inquiries, and responds to low-income housing inquiries.
- Supports general office and administrative management including organizing and filing, placing orders, running errands, and more.
Home Repair Program Support
- Working directly with the Project Manager of Home Repairs, assists applicants in applying for home repairs.
- Assists with the ordering of building and construction materials, working alongside volunteers, and partners with CEO to support the volunteer Family Services Committee.
- Supports community outreach efforts as it relates to meeting goals of home repair program, including but not limited to volunteers, community partners, and construction tradespersons.
Required Skills/Experience
● Three to five years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.
● Excellent people skills; customer service skills required.
● Ability to adapt to a changing environment and unexpected shifts in priorities.
● Track, manage and follow up on a variety of projects simultaneously.
● Strong communication, including tact and diplomacy.
● Is talented and energized by supporting volunteers and working with community partners.
● Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
● Must have a valid CA Driver’s License.
● Associates’ Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related field.
● Be willing to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends as needed.
Think you’re the right fit for the job? We are looking for a self-starter who is eager to learn, is detail oriented and excellent at follow-through, enjoys wearing many hats and working closely with a small team, is energized by working with volunteers, and is passionate about affordable housing and supporting underserved communities.
Interested applications may email a cover letter (required) and resume to by June 25, 2021.
Working Conditions:
The job includes both heavy work and sedentary work.
● Heavy work. Regular physical exertion, including lifting up to 50 lbs on specific days.
● Sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, little exertion; some walking and standing on specific days.
● The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Other duties, as assigned or deemed necessary by management, may be required. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description does not constitute a contract for employment, nor does it in any way alter the at will employment relationship. Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination.
Habitat Santa Barbara is a fair and equal housing organization.
