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Job description
Community Outreach 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.
Identify community improvement projects and implement them from planning through completion.
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.
This position will focus on community outreach aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Organization name: San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity
Nearest metropolitan area: Los Angeles
Full-time staff: 69
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 4
Number of homes to be built: 42
Activities and attractions: The city of Pasadena is located close to our office with iconic spots such as the Rose Bowl, the Huntington, and a downtown area with great shops and food. Our office is located in Monrovia, which is about a half hour (depending on traffic) from downtown Los Angeles and its concert venues and museums. 30-40 minutes west of our office is Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as Warner Brothers studio tours.
Unique projects: Outreach to communities in the greater Altadena area and connect homeowners hoping to rebuild with our programs team. Work with colleges and high schools in our service area to connect students with service opportunities around rebuilding and disaster relief, including rebuilds in Altadena and our ReStore's fire survivor distribution events.
When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location's availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
Segal Education Award of $7,395, 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
Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord - $500 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.
A personal vehicle is required for service.
Worksite address
altadena, CA, 91002, US
Who can apply
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