About this role
Posting Description
Volunteer Services Coordinator
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.
What will you do?
The volunteer services coordinator helps recruit, train, schedule and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships. Market within the community to recruit new volunteers. Develop new events and opportunities for volunteers to engage with the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
- Typically serve Tuesday – Saturday to support work on the build site.
- Recruit and schedule volunteers for construction, office, ReStore, deconstruction, family services and special events opportunities.
- Assist with all aspects of volunteer management including orientations, maintenance of database, volunteer tracking and follow-up.
- Work with construction staff to ensure successful volunteer build days – signing volunteers in, providing orientation and safety briefings, helping put away tools with volunteers at the end of the day and ordering necessary volunteer supplies.
- Develop and/or revise volunteer recruitment, management and recognition tools.
This position will focus on volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
- Organization name: Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- Nearest metropolitan area: Atlanta, GA
- Full-time staff: 110
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
- Activities and attractions: Atlanta offers a mix of world-class attractions, history, and entertainment that appeal to visitors of all ages. Popular highlights include the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world, and the World of Coca-Cola, where visitors can explore the history of the iconic beverage brand. History enthusiasts often visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, while nature lovers enjoy the beautiful Atlanta Botanical Garden and the scenic Atlanta BeltLine. Other top attractions include Centennial Olympic Park, the High Museum of Art, and the historic Fox Theatre, making Atlanta a vibrant destination for culture, outdoor activities, and family-friendly fun
- Unique projects: Assist with volunteer management by leading orientations, maintaining the online registration system, tracking volunteer hours, and aiding in volunteer recruitment and communications strategies. Develop written volunteer position or assignment descriptions, as needed Develop and implement effective recruitment messaging. Conduct outreach to other Habitat for Humanity affiliates about their volunteer recruitment strategies and volunteer registration and check-in process.
When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
- Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
- Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
- Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
- Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
- Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Child care benefits, if you qualify.
- Worker's compensation insurance.
Supplemental Benefits
- Free housing
- Grocery gift card - $350 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates
- Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
- Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
- Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
- Have experience working on a team.
- Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
- Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
- A personal vehicle is required for service.