DE, Georgetown - Affiliate Relations Coordinator

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity seeks to enlist an AmeriCorps member to serve a one-year term as the Affiliate Relations Coordinator based in Georgetown, Delaware. The term may be renewable. Reporting to the Development Director, this AmeriCorps member helps promote the Habitat for Humanity mission in Sussex County. Responsibilities include community outreach for partner family opportunities, volunteer recruitment, constituency relations, and events management.

Opportunities:

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity has a clear mission, a highly respected reputation in the region, and a distinguished brand as part of the Habitat for Humanity International organization. The Sussex County affiliate is properly governed by a board of directors, effectively led by an executive director, and productively managed by a team of program directors all of whom are committed to promoting a collaborative, fulfilling work environment. The AmeriCorps member will have opportunities to learn about and participate in:

• Operational planning
• Not-for-profit service and management
• Community development
• Community/Neighborhood research
• Event management and promotion
• Volunteer recruitment and guidance
• Constituency cultivation
• Public relations including media relations
• Communications to a diverse array of audiences and stakeholders
• Marketing to share Habitat mission, services and opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Community Relations

• Assist in developing an annual community relations plan with proposed events schedule
• Provide support for community outreach and constituency development activities
• Schedule community discussions and other events; recruit participants

Events Coordination

• Manage assigned events
• Maintain the calendar to include all affiliate events
• Recruit and guide event volunteers; serve as the primary contact throughout the event
• Attend Project Alignment Meetings
• Manage all aspects of home blessings and dedications
• Work collaboratively with the Family Empowerment and Programs when planning events (look for opportunities)

Database Maintenance

• Maintains database; input new contacts; merge duplicates; search for input errors; trouble-shoot problems
• Logs participants for each event
• Works with the Program Director to ensure compliance with waivers, registrations, orientations, and on-site check lists, etc.

Support Activities

• Support specific service initiatives such as Rock the Block, Neighborhood Revitalization activity, repair projects or specific volunteer events.
• Print thank you letters.
• Produce constituency reports and research.

Additional AmeriCorps Requirements:

• Attend State and Delaware Habitat for Humanity Training and Orientation programs. Training and events include but are not limited to the events on the Delaware National Service Event an Training Calendar
• Attend training and events provided by the Delaware Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps program.
• Prepare and provide monthly reports to the Programs Manager on AmeriCorps service.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in work and life experiences
• Excellent writing skills (writing sample required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Power Point
• Email and internet use
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Problem-solve and multi-task
• Public speaking and public relations
• Plan, organize, and manage projects
• Work with staff and volunteers

Benefits:

• Living allowance
• Education award available to qualified members
• Health insurance
• Low-cost, group housing
• Professional Development
• Childcare assistance

To be considered for this opportunity, please be sure to email resume/cv to: [email protected]




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