Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates for each position. 

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, or veteran status.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is dedicated to building affordable homes in partnership with families who have low-to-moderate incomes and are in need of better housing.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.

Positions will be posted here as they become available. Check back regularly for updates. 

Homeowner Services Program Coordinator

Salary Range: $48,000 – $52,000

Full-time, Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday-Thursday IN office, M and F can be remote; subject to change)

You have great people skills and organizational skills, and a deep commitment to helping people improve their lives. We have a special opportunity to create and strengthen partnerships with low to moderate income families and promote financial empowerment and stability through affordable homeownership.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, seeks a multi-tasker who loves being the go-to person to support our homeownership services program. You will be the first person our homebuyers call, from the beginning of the application process through to homeownership and well beyond. You will also be the one our Homeowner Services staff and our volunteer Homeowner Selection Committee rely on to make sure that everything gets done on time and nothing gets forgotten. Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Support marketing and outreach programs: create marketing materials, host information sessions, attend community events and meetings, and build relationships with partner organizations.
• Support the volunteer Homeowner Selection Committee in recruiting, screening, processing, and interviewing applicants.
• Coordinate the “sweat equity” program, where potential homebuyers contribute 200 hours of sweat equity as part of the qualification process.
• Coordinate first-time homebuyer classes.
• Act as primary point of contact for homeowners through the application and home-building process, and throughout their life of Habitat homeownership.
• Identify and develop continuing education opportunities for homeowners.
• Design and distribute seasonal homeowner newsletters and assist in other communication and engagement activities.
• Foster and sustain relationships with community organizations that offer opportunities and resources to homeowners.
• Assist with planning and executing events celebrating homeowner milestones.
• Support the overall growth of Homeowner Services through expanding programs and gathering and following up on homeowner feedback.
• Respond to inquiries regarding Homeowner Services and other Habitat Greater Boston programs, connecting inquirers with other staff or external resources, and researching external resources as needed.

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Work experience (including internship or volunteer experience) with Habitat for Humanity or in housing insecurity or real estate.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, urban planning, psychology, or other related field, or pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• We welcome your additional related experience as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated interest in working with diverse low-moderate income populations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, and a strong compassion for others.
• Available on occasional weeknights and weekends to attend home visits, community meetings, and other commitments.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Mission driven, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that often involves navigating ambiguity.
• Preferred: Experience working with English as a Second Language clients.
• Preferred: Multi-lingual with proficiency in Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and/or Spanish.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Boston-area social service agencies and programs.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston provides a competitive pay and benefits package, a supportive environment, and room to grow within our organization.

Please send your resume and a cover letter as to why you think you would be a good fit for this position to hiring@habitatboston.org. For priority attention, please provide salary expectations in the cover letter.

Leadership Giving Officer

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Full-time, Hybrid work schedule

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is excited to be adding a new position focused on securing major gifts. In this position, you will use your proven experience in cultivating major donor relationships to advance the strategic mission of Habitat Greater Boston by overseeing annual leadership-level solicitations with donors with annual giving potential of $10,000 to $25,000+ annually and major giving prospects of $50,000+. Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Maintain a portfolio of approximately 150 donors and prospects in varied relationship stages including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Make 12 substantive contacts monthly, leveraging face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, etc. to build relationships and increase support from donors and prospects.
• Qualify prospects for leadership, major, and planned gifts, assisting the Chief Development Officer with building the major gifts pipeline.
• Track and report to the CDO on assigned key performance indicator metrics for portfolio.
• Coordinate efforts with the CDO to ensure consistent communication about gift planning and to leverage non-traditional gifts such as donor advised funds to meet fundraising goals.
• Collaborate closely with engagement and donor relations colleagues to manage and execute stewardship for donors including recognition of loyalty, leadership, and volunteer service.
• Work closely with the CDO to set annual fundraising goals and develop strategies to achieve those goals.
• Participate in the development and implementation of organizational philanthropic strategies and campaign content; prepare key reports as needed.
• Coordinate special fundraising initiatives in support of annual giving, such as crowdfunding, workplace giving, and giving days.
• Work with Development team colleagues to ensure coordinated, synchronized efforts during the solicitation and stewardship cycle.

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• At least 7 years’ experience in annual fund management, as a leadership giving officer, or direct sales and relationship development, including 3+ years of demonstrated success in securing major gifts
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend engagements
• Ability to travel throughout greater Boston as needed
• Exceptional relationship development and management skills
• Proven track record of meeting solicitation goals
• Experience making cold calls with prospects and donors
• Outstanding skills in time management, written and oral communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work well both independently and cooperatively
• Driven to achieve goals and a sales mindset* Experience with constituent and gift management CRMs or sales/lead-gen programs
• Experience creating print, email, and social media appeals, and basic design skills
• Knowledge of and experience with planned giving
• Prior experience developing and implementing sales or fundraising campaigns and strategies
• Knowledge and experience with developing and working within a major gifts pipeline
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston provides a competitive pay and benefits package and room to grow with our growing organization.
  

Please send your resume and a cover letter as to why you think you would be a good fit for this position to hiring@habitatboston.org. For priority attention, please provide salary expectations in the cover letter.