The Outreach Coordinator supports Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s mission by developing partnerships with collaborative stakeholders, strengthening relationships with existing community partners, developing and leading the implementation of outreach strategies for home purchases along with neighborhood revitalization efforts. The Outreach Coordinator is an integral part of assisting with the application processes for both prospective homebuyers as well as owner-occupied repairs. In addition, qualified candidates must have great attention to detail, strong work ethic and an urgency to fulfill the affiliate’s strategic planning goals. Candidates for this position must exercise strict self-discipline and dedication to operating ethically and professionally.
Qualified candidates will have experience in making public presentations and facilitating group workshops. The candidate will also have experience in public relations and community outreach, have excellent presentation skills, and be willing to work a schedule that includes evening and weekend hours. Desired skills include the ability to create and implement a marketing strategy to reach potential applicants through social media, community groups, and has had success in outside sales or business development.
- Work a flexible schedule to accommodate meetings, workshops and events as needed
- Implement the outreach strategy by coordinating outreach efforts, completing research, canvassing neighborhoods, completing outreach events and workshops, and conducting other sales-related activities in order to secure qualified potential homebuyers
- Facilitate group presentations and Info Sessions at various locations in Escambia & Santa Rosa counties
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with community organizations and corporate employers in furtherance of securing outreach events and qualified potential homebuyers
- Collaborate with Community Engagement to create marketing materials for home purchase and neighborhood revitalization programs
- Plan, register and facilitate attendance for outreach events that are specific to homeowner recruitment. Assist with set up as needed in coordination with volunteers hosting the booth
- Assist applicants in completing the online application in person or by phone
- Keep records and input information from outreach events including participants and volunteers
- Actively seek information about initiatives in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties that relate directly or indirectly to homeownership and from community groups that may produce potential applicants. Use this information to create relationships with community partners that lead to securing qualified homebuyer applicants. Share this information with staff, as appropriate
- Attend assigned staff meetings
- Professional personal presentation
- Information management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
- Initiative – Self Starter
- Organizing and planning
- Reliable & Punctual
- Excellent computer skills with Office Suites & Databases
- Problem solver
- Valid Florida Driver’s License, good driving record & reliable vehicle
- Innovative
- Two or more years of professional experience, preferably in sales, marketing, or public relations
- Group facilitation experience highly desired