Senior Specialist - AmeriCorps Partner Engagement

Location: Northern

## Senior Specialist - Ameri Corps Partner Engagement Apply remote type:
Remote locations:
US Remote time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
September 3, 2026 (25 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103506
** Opportunity Type:
** Regular
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* Summary:

** Habitat for Humanity International sponsors the Habitat Ameri Corps program placing Ameri Corps members at local Habitat organizations throughout the country. These members serve in various roles to increase Habitat's ability to build homes, expand housing services, and engage the community.
The Senior Specialist – Partner Engagement serves as the primary liaison between Habitat Ameri Corps and program partners, supporting the successful implementation and management of the program at the local level. This position manages relationships with host sites and members, provides technical assistance and guidance, and ensures compliance with federal program policies and requirements.
In addition, this role supports host sites in their efforts to recruit Ameri Corps members by providing consultation, tools, and best practices to strengthen local recruitment strategies. While this position does not lead national marketing or advertising efforts, it plays a key role in equipping partners to effectively attract and retain qualified candidates.
This position also serves a critical role in supporting member performance management, including addressing disciplinary issues, facilitating difficult conversations, and ensuring accountability across the program.
This position will be remotely based within the US.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Partner Engagement & Program Implementation
*** Manage relationships and provide consultative support to a portfolio of host sites and Ameri Corps members.
* Serve as a primary point of contact for partners, ensuring a high level of service, responsiveness, and support.
* Educate host sites and members on federal program requirements, policies, and resources to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
* Train, coach, and advise host sites in successfully implementing Ameri Corps programming, including online systems, member development, and program management.
* Identify and resolve host site program implementation challenges; provide proactive problem-solving support to mitigate risks.
* Represent the Habitat Ameri Corps program to affiliates and partners, demonstrating knowledge of program goals, initiatives, and activities.
** Recruitment Support & Consultation
*** Provide guidance and consultation to host sites on effective Ameri Corps member recruitment strategies, including outreach planning, candidate experience, and retention approaches.
* Share tools, templates, and best practices to help partners strengthen local recruitment efforts and talent pipelines.
* Monitor recruitment progress across assigned sites and identify areas for improvement or additional support.
* Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment messaging and ensure host sites are equipped with up-to-date resources.
* Support host sites in developing inclusive and equitable recruitment practices to attract diverse candidates.
** Member Support, Accountability & Performance Management
*** Partner with HFHI Human Resources and program staff to manage Ameri Corps member performance issues, including coaching host sites through corrective action processes.
* Lead and support difficult conversations related to member conduct, performance, and compliance, ensuring professionalism, fairness, and consistency.
* Guide host sites in setting clear expectations and holding members accountable to program standards.
* Support the member lifecycle process including enrollment,  member development, and exits.
* Advise host sites on retention strategies and risk management related to member performance.
** Compliance, Monitoring & Program Quality
*** Conduct host site compliance reviews, including virtual or in-person visits, review of quarterly reports, member timesheets, and supervision practices.
* Ensure host sites complete required member deliverables and adhere to Ameri Corps and HFHI policies.
* Collaborate with Program Operations to support implementation and continuous improvement of program systems and processes.
* Participate in testing, feedback, and training related to program tools and procedures.
** Cross-Team Collaboration & Initiatives
*** Coordinate and support aspects of large-scale Habitat Ameri Corps events and initiatives.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across recruitment, engagement, and program delivery.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of partner engagement and recruitment support strategies.
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* Key Requirements:

*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
* At least five years of experience in partner engagement, client relationship management, or program administration, with a strong focus on program compliance, implementation, and stakeholder support.
* Demonstrated ability to facilitate difficult conversations and…