Community Engagement Coordinator

About the Role

This is a full-time role at the center of how Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers connects with the community. You'll manage our volunteer program, support fundraising and events, handle donor data and gift processing, and assist with grant writing and reporting. It's a varied role that suits someone who is equally comfortable building relationships with volunteers and sitting down to enter gifts accurately in a database.

You'll be a key part of a small, collaborative staff team doing real work in the communities we serve.

• Actively recruit volunteers from the community, including individuals, faith groups, civic organizations, schools, and businesses
• Manage the volunteer application and onboarding process, including conducting background checks for all volunteers working in the field
• Lead volunteer orientations and coordinate role-specific training with program and ReStore staff
• Schedule and coordinate volunteers across all areas:
  Critical Home Repair teams, new home construction, ReStore, and office support
• Maintain accurate volunteer records including hours, contact information, and assignments
• Plan and execute our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
• Develop recognition practices that make volunteers feel valued and keep them coming back
• Manage volunteer-focused communications including recruitment outreach, scheduling updates, and a regular volunteer newsletter

• Manage donor data entry and gift processing in Little Green Light, our donor management system
• Prepare and send timely, accurate gift acknowledgment letters
• Assist with donor communications including our email newsletter and direct mail appeals
• Help plan and execute our two signature fundraising events: the Spring Walk to Build and the Love to Build Online Art Auction; responsibilities include logistics, vendor coordination, registration, volunteer support, and post-event follow-up
• Support general fundraising operations and help track progress toward annual goals

• Assist with grant research, writing, and reporting under the direction of the Executive Director
• Help compile program data, outcomes, and narrative content for grant applications and reports
• Support general organizational communications including social media, e-newsletter, and website updates as needed

• Manage day-to-day office functions including correspondence, supply ordering, and general administrative support for the Executive Director
• Maintain organized filing systems, physical and digital, for organizational records
• Support board meeting preparation including materials, scheduling, and minute-taking as needed
• Assist with other organizational needs as they come up in a small, busy shop

• Experience with a donor management system (examples include Little Green Light, Bloomerang, Salesforce, or similar); we use Little Green Light and will provide training for the right candidate
• Experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly for multiple audiences
• Detail-oriented and accurate, especially when entering data and handling donor records
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Able to work independently and take initiative without waiting to be told what to do
• Comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Discreet and trustworthy with donor and organizational information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

• Experience with Little Green Light specifically
• Prior nonprofit experience, particularly in a development, volunteer management, or administrative support role
• Experience with grant writing or grant reporting
• Event planning or coordination experience
• Familiarity with Habitat for Humanity's model and mission

Salary: $50,000-$55,000 per year, depending on experience

Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexibility in work schedule, and a strong commitment to professional development. You'll join a collaborative staff team, a supportive Board of Directors, and a welcoming community in Maine's beautiful Midcoast region.