What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM AND EVENTS COORDINATOR position at Habitat for Humanity SKKC?
Are you passionate about driving innovative resource development strategies and building meaningful partnerships while making a meaningful impact in your community?
At Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, one of the largest Habitat affiliates in the country, we’re looking for dynamic, solutions-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to generating a lasting impact on affordable homeownership in the Puget Sound. Since 1986, we’ve created over 1,250 housing solutions for more than 3,000 people and successfully advocated for fair housing policies at the city, county, and state levels. As we set our sights on serving an additional 1,000 families by 2031, we need the right team members to help us get there.
The Program and Events Coordinator's supports the Resource Development department's day-to-day outreach efforts and contributes to the department's daily operations. This role coordinates and implements outreach communication projects and events. They also help to expand Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties' reach in the community by engaging supporters, volunteers, and community partners/organizations by assisting with the overall outreach, special events, and fundraising efforts. This position also performs various administrative and outreach functions that ensure a positive donor and volunteer experience that support our affiliate's fundraising goals.
Join us as a Program and Events Coordinator, where you'll contribute to build community partnership, supporting outreach efforts, and help support our mission of affordable homeownership. Learn more about our work at www.habitatskc.org.
Essential Functions
Outreach & Community Engagement
- Participate and assist in major collaborative projects, community outreach, events, and fundraising functions
- Work closely with the Resource Development team to create an overall outreach / community engagement plan
- Develop community partnerships while networking with other organizations and representing Habitat at community and association events
- Work in partnership with the Resource Development team to provide marketing and logistical support for fundraising campaigns and annual events, including the annual Beyond the Build Luncheon and Women Build
- Play an active role in planning groundbreaking events, donor events, and home dedication events
- Work with the corporate team members within the Resource Development Team for tracking sponsorship recognition, including signage for sponsors
- Prepare donor and event attendee satisfaction surveys, and community outreach materials
Communications & Marketing
- Plan and execute email campaigns and email marketing, and track criteria for email recipient lists throughout the fiscal year
- Prepare annual communications plans combining annual fund, corporate, and volunteer communications with a monthly breakdown marketing calendar
- Develop materials and written content for a variety of projects, including quarterly newsletters, brochures/flyers, and the annual report for the Development team
- Function as the liaison with the MarCom Team for any needed website changes needed for the Resource Development Team
- Promote programs and events through various online and offline channels
- Gather and develop internal and external collateral for Development purposes including fact sheets, photography, and more
Program & Administrative Support
- Work with vendors for signage needs for the Beyond the Build Luncheon and other events
- Add events using the event module in Blackbaud and create corresponding online registration forms to accurately track attendees
- Develop and maintain a system for designing, ordering, storing, and distributing Habitat swag and collateral materials in cooperation with other departments
- Manage print contractors and other promotional vendors for Development projects
- Assist with management of asset library, including documents/collateral in SharePoint
- Maintain the team’s storage room, ensuring items are tracked and replaced when needed
- Collaborate with RD team members, providing program support as needed
What You Bring
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of communications, marketing, and event experience within a nonprofit with a track record of success.
- Demonstrated success in building relationships with donors and volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail, and meet competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, actively listen, and engage with diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various social media platforms, with the ability to learn new business software programs.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and provide consistent, high-quality service to a wide variety of internal and external constituents.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge, appreciation for, and understanding of Habitat for Humanity or similar nonprofit programming and mission.
- Understanding of communications, marketing, and event best practices.
- Experience with Photoshop, web editing packages, content management systems (CMS), HTML, and design software.
- Strong presentation skills.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Must have a valid driver license with a good driving record and access to a vehicle for daily operations.
Our Mission: We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Core Values: Lead with service. Respect all people. Build community. Deliver results.
Our people are our greatest asset and a vital part of achieving our mission. We offer generous benefits, including:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA); Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); $75 per month Wellness Reimbursement
- Financial & Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan with dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of annual salary with 100% vesting after six months; Cell Phone Reimbursement; Verizon Wireless discount; 25% Habitat Store discount
- Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days per year; 11 paid holidays; 7 sick days per year; up to 3 days for bereavement (or 5 days if out-of-state travel is required); Jury Duty Leave
- Professional Growth: Professional Reimbursement: $1,500–$3,000 annually depending on length of service; 30 dedicated training hours for skill-building and career advancement
Join our team and make a difference in our community!
Salary : $26 - $34