Community Engagement Specialist

Habitat for Humanity for Georgetown County, SC, has an opportunity for a Community Engagement Specialist to lead, plan, and coordinate volunteers, fundraising events and to manage social media. They'll develop initial relationships with organizations, corporations, and individuals to strengthen the Habitat Georgetown Brand and Habitat's mission. 
Habitat Georgetown's programs are growing and other duties may be assigned or programs expanded. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of this small, but dynamic team!
This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week and offers benefits and paid time off. Join our team and help to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live! 
SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain Habitat Georgetown's online presence, ensuring our website is informative, visually appealing, and optimized for search engines.
• Craft eye-catching visuals, compelling narratives for brochures and flyers, and engaging social media posts that showcase our brand, mission, programs, and the inspirational stories of those we impact.
• Manage our presence across multiple platforms - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok - ensuring consistent branding, engaging interactions, and a thriving online community.
• Go Live on job sites and at home blessings to take photos, and videos that can also be used in future narratives. Also responsible for any ReStore campaigns.
• Proficient with Canva, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, and/or web design platforms.
• Analyze social media analytics, tracking our campaign performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Use your creative mind with our Development Director on projects that will amplify our message, events, programs, and families while building a supportive online network. Create a marketing calendar to coordinate the events, homeowners, and ReStore.
• Stay ahead of the curve, embracing the latest social media trends and adapting our approach to resonate with our audience and in our community. You'll be a driving force behind our storytelling, ensuring we remain relevant and engaging online and in the community

SOCIAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Passion for social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools
• Proficiency with video and photo editing tools, digital media formats, and HTML
• Excellent social listening skills
• Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space
• Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills
• Top-notch oral and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet all deadlines
• Ability to fly a drone a plus

EVENT RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plans and organizes all aspects & logistics of special events (pre-event, event, and post-event).
• Cultivates positive relationships and negotiates terms with vendors. 
• Serves as a liaison between contractors, organizers, and management in the overall planning of events and provides overall direction for planning. 
• Serves as a resource for creative ideas, selecting locations, and negotiating contracts with respect to budgets. 
• Provide effective direction to other staff regarding event specifications and requirements and establish a timeline for all activities related to events.
• Works with the Development Director to find sponsorships for events.
• Develop contacts and continually look for ways to provide quality cost-effective, revenue-producing events.
• Keeps abreast of trends in event planning and develops new ideas for events supporting the business and mission. 
• Manages the overall publicity, printed materials, and web communications to support events. 
• Maintains record of event participants and contributors in constituent database.
• Brings events in on time and on budget.

EVENT REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

•  Prior experience planning events. 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and public groups. 
•  Ability to delegate assignments.
•  Familiarity with fundraising database systems. 
• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule. 
• Ability to seek out opportunities to be involved in the community as an ambassador for Habitat's mission. 

 
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and conduct a continuing program for recruiting, training, and retention of volunteers. 
• Develop, promote, and maintain all volunteer opportunities within the organization.
• Coordinate individual volunteers for all opportunities including the construction sites (new and repair) and ReStore. 
• Act as the primary administrator for the Volunteer Module in Charity Proud and maintain all upcoming volunteer opportunities and sign-ins through software. 
• Implement and enhance volunteer recognition events and volunteer retention programs.
• Directs volunteers to the appropriate area that best matches the volunteers' interests and skills.
• Responsible for maintaining, revising, editing, and disbursing directories, training manuals, volunteer policies, and information to support volunteer efforts. 
• Responsible for documenting and tracking appropriate volunteer statistical information and other volunteer program records as requested. 
• Coordinate all court-mandated volunteers and maintain records of hours and tracking.
• Participates in exhibits, fairs, workshops, promotions, and conferences to promote community awareness of volunteer needs.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS 

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and public groups. 
•  Ability to recruit volunteers and delegate assignments.
•  Familiarity with using database systems. 
• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule. 
•  Ability to seek out opportunities to be involved in the community as an ambassador for Habitat's mission. 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS-ALL POSITIONS

• Proficient with various software: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Knowledge of CharityProud CRM and Squarespace web design preferred. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field such as marketing, event planning, social work, etc. Non-profit experience preferred. 
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a proven track record

SALARY & BENEFITS

• This is an on-site, in the office, position, not virtual
• Full-time, salary DOE (range $38,000-$41,000)
• Health insurance; retirement plan 
• Paid sick days, vacation and holidays
• Work week is Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 with attention to a work-life balance. Some nights and weekends are required for events.

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to info@habitatgeorgetown.com . Put APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the subject line, please. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling timeline until the position is filled.     
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. 
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