Habitat AmeriCorps
Community Outreach Coordinator - 2024-25
Habitat AmeriCorps, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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 neighborhood revitalization aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Organization name : Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los AngelesNearest metropolitan area : Long Beach, CAFull-time staff : 120Expected number of AmeriCorps members : 14Number of homes to be built : 52Activities and attractions : Learn, serve, and explore in iconic County of Los Angeles! Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) has hosted AmeriCorps members since 1999. In your off-hours, hike the many mountain ranges in our backyard; explore Downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood sign, Queen Mary, and the many beaches of Southern California.Unique projects : These AmeriCorps members will work closely with our marketing team to create a social media strategy to reach out to recent college graduates to spend a year of service with us.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 months of service.Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).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 ($950 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?
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.
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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 neighborhood revitalization aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Organization name : Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los AngelesNearest metropolitan area : Long Beach, CAFull-time staff : 120Expected number of AmeriCorps members : 14Number of homes to be built : 52Activities and attractions : Learn, serve, and explore in iconic County of Los Angeles! Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) has hosted AmeriCorps members since 1999. In your off-hours, hike the many mountain ranges in our backyard; explore Downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood sign, Queen Mary, and the many beaches of Southern California.Unique projects : These AmeriCorps members will work closely with our marketing team to create a social media strategy to reach out to recent college graduates to spend a year of service with us.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 months of service.Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).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 ($950 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?
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.
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