Career Opportunities

To apply for any position, please send your resume to hr@habitathillsborough.org. All resumes will be reviewed upon receipt.

GRANTS and ANNUAL FUND DIRECTOR

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Grants & Annual Fund Director is responsible for leading a comprehensive annual fund campaign and grantwriting/management efforts for competitive corporate and foundation grants as well as special fundraising initiatives as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

Grants:

• Prepare customized proposals according to each foundation’s guidelines, including: program budgets, timelines, goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation.
• Work to maintain a strong and positive relationship with current funders.
• Identify and develop private funders that have potential to support new and ongoing program initiatives.
• Develop funders through letter, email, phone correspondence, speaking engagements and tours of the program.
• Research local and national foundations and gather and analyze related data.
• Enter and manage grant data in the donor database.
• Manage grant reports and requirements based on grantor guidelines and in coordination with operational staff.
• Produce reports in a timely and effective fashion.
• Other duties as needed.

 Annual Fund:

• Plan and implement the organization’s annual fund campaign; establish and meet campaign goals.
• Develop new strategies for solicitation of donors including use of direct mail and online tactics.
• Manage annual fund campaigns/societies to retain and cultivate donors.
• Maintain contact with donors and solicitors sending weekly reports and gift acknowledgements.
• Coordinate volunteers to assist with campaign mailings.
• Develop campaign acknowledgment letters, the annual letter, end of year appeal and related campaign materials in coordination with marketing support.
• Assist marketing in development of stories and data for newsletter, blogs, social media or other communications.
• Work with Resource Development staff to customize materials.
• Enter and maintain donor and campaign data in the donor database.
• Produce comparative reports with focus on donor retention, response rates and other pertinent data points.
• Other duties as needed.

Competencies:

• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience raising funds through grant writing and/or annual fund campaigns for non-profits or similar experience.
• Knowledge of non-profit funding sources, family foundations and corporate giving.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail and follow through.
• Excellent computer, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience utilizing a donor and/or grant database.
• Exceptional organization skills with ability to work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines with limited supervision.
• Experience interacting with diverse staff.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work environment.
• Ability to take initiative and make effective recommendations to staff and leadership.

Education, Experience & Attributes:

• Desire to work towards Habitat’s mission.
• College degree required; prefer degree in communications-related field.
• Three+ years of fundraising experience, ideally in a non-profit organization.

 Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time exempt position.
• Position will require some evenings and weekends.
• Eligible for employee benefits, as available.
• Eligible for standard holidays and paid time off.

CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR
(Job Foreman)

Classification:  Non-Exempt

Reports To: Construction Director

Summary/Objective:
This position requires the ability to build homes, lead volunteers and coordinate subcontractors.

The construction job foreman’s (CJF) primary responsibility is to keep the volunteers, both skilled and unskilled, safe and productive.  Teaching the volunteers how to construct Habitat for Humanity homes to our standards. The CJF is also required to be hands on and perform the tasks needed to complete the homes as appropriate.  This position is the front line to keeping the job-site safe, productive, enjoyable and provide a positive experience for the sponsors, homeowner and volunteers.

This position also performs tasks, repairs and warranty work as needed.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Site Supervision (80%)

• Provide a positive and productive on-site experience for future homeowners and volunteers. Train, equip, and supervise volunteer Dream Builders, partner family members, and other volunteers on site daily.
• Prepare job sites in advance of volunteer days for maximum efficiency of the build team.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and meet HFHHC quality standards. Ensure HFHHC homes are built to current building codes and any additional energy/green building certifications.
• Oversee inspections, site security, and site safety.
• Coordinate/Manage material orders, deliveries and subcontractor schedules with VP of Construction. Provide specifications, design, material, and subcontractor feedback as required.
• Perform repairs and warranty work as needed.
• Assist in preparation for special events.

Construction Planning(20%)

• Attend regularly scheduled department meetings. Coordinate with other CSS’s regarding volunteers, shared tools and other resources.
• Work with Vice President of Construction to establish construction schedule and adjust work as needed.
• Participate in development and project design meetings as required.
• Maintain project files for each assignment; document all relevant changes, schedules and activities.
• Update Builder Trend (web-based construction management software) on project status daily with pictures and reports. Alert Vice President of all delays, potential overruns and changes in scope of work.
• Other duties as delegated.
• Maintain and secure smart phones and tablets provided by affiliate.

Competencies:

• Proven record in construction supervision with increasing levels of responsibility and skills.
• Volunteer experience with Habitat for Humanity or other construction/rehabilitation non-profit organization preferred.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and function smoothly under strict deadlines and shifting priorities. Ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities, and work in deadline-driven and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with volunteers of widely varying skill levels. Capable of leading/motivating an ever-changing volunteer work crew and assigning volunteers jobs within their capabilities. Ability to recruit skilled volunteers and train unskilled volunteers to become “Dream Builders” (Dream Builders are consistent volunteers who develop construction skills and help supervise additional volunteers).
• Ability to follow a construction schedule and coordinate suppliers, subcontractors, staff and volunteers to meet specific construction goals.
• Willingness to work as part of a team to support the Mission of Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County and the goals.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in on a construction site.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, tablets, filing cabinets, and fax machines.  In addition, this role will entail the receipt, storage and transport of construction materials and tools in bulk. 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate perform the following activities: standing; walking; working overtime and weekends as need; exposure to heat, wind, and rain; ladder climbing and general comfort on two story roofs; residential construction skills, driving large trucks and construction equipment; ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time hourly position.  The typical workweek is Tuesday – Saturday.

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with construction site supervision.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Neat and clean professional appearance.

Other Duties
Please note this position description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RESTORE DRIVER and ASSOCIATE

Reports To: ReStore Manager

Summary:

Responsible for assisting customers in the operation of the ReStore. The employee will assist in the pick-up of donated items, handle and/or allocate donated items, and assist customers when needed. This position requires good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to use professional values and ethics to effectively interact with others, strong time management skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate in donation pick-up, including driving company truck.
• Receive, load and unload and allocate donations.
• Assist as needed with pricing, and control that inventory through price reductions.
• Assist customers.
• Assist store manager as directed.
• Assist on deconstruction projects as needed.
• Maintain vehicles.
• Keep vehicles clean.
• Provide maintenance reports to Resource Development Coordinator.
• Check daily update of the donation calendar to reflect any changes.
• Provide support and ideas to constantly improve all aspects of the ReStore.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Commitment to Habitat’s mission.  
• Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.  
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and with other staff and volunteers.  
• Ability to relate to people of different races, faiths and incomes.  
• Physical ability to complete work on the job site or in the store/warehouse, even during inclement weather.
• Ability to regularly and safely lift 90 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of building supplies.
• Provide outstanding customer service to donors, volunteers and customers.

Requirements:

• Commitment to Habitat’s mission.
• Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and with other staff and volunteers.
• Ability to relate to people of different races, faiths and incomes.
• Physical ability to complete work on the job site or in the store/warehouse, even during inclement weather.
• Ability to regularly and safely lift 90 lbs.
• Basic knowledge of building supplies.
• Provide outstanding customer service to donors, volunteers and customers.

Education and Experience:

• Driving Box Truck: 1 year
• Customer Service: 2 years
• Retail: 2 years
• High school graduate or equivalent