Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist

Posting Description

The Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist will research, document, and develop the foundational Neighborhood Revitalization program at Richmond Habitat. This role employs a grassroots approach—building authentic relationships with community members, facilitating resident involvement, and coordinating activities that foster community growth and home stability.

• Program Development:
  Research and implement the three main competencies:
  Community Development, Community Engagement, and Community Organization using Habitat for Humanity International materials.
• Community Insight:
  Collect ideas, needs, and feedback through surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interactions to identify the first target neighborhood for the program.
• Partnership Building:
  Coordinate partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and government agencies; assist in building the capacity of local leaders to sustain efforts.
• Strategic Growth:
  Identify barriers to participation (language, transport, etc.) and create systems to reduce them. Support community members in advocating for local housing policy changes.
• Impact Tracking:
  Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, compile reports, and ensure compliance with funding and grant requirements.

• Anniversary Integration:
  Support community engagement events, including tabling and public speaking for our 40th Anniversary "Week of Building Hope" and the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
• Signature Events:
  Coordinate high-energy volunteer service days, including "Rock the Block" and "Brush with Kindness".
• Marketing Support:
  Create promotional materials to engage community members and partners in revitalizing their neighborhoods.

• Mission-Driven: A strong commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s global mission and principles.
• Project Management:
  Proven ability to manage multiple demands, solve problems, and work independently.
• Communication:
  Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to maintain transparent, two-way communication with residents.
• Event Planning:
  Demonstrable skills in coordinating and organizing large-scale community events.

• Required:
  
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Preferred:
  One (1) year of experience coordinating volunteer or event programs for a non-profit agency.
• Travel:
  Valid Driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and a reliable vehicle for work-related travel.

• Salary Range: $58,000 – $69,000 (Full-Time, Non-Exempt). Competitive compensation is commensurate with experience.
• Workweek: 37.5 hours per week.
• Benefits:
  Employer-paid health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) match, 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), and an extended Holiday break.
• Location:
  
  Dabney Office (with local Richmond travel).

Please send a complete Resume and Cover Letter to SBROWN or apply via Indeed

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.