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HFHM cultivates an environment that reflects the values and needs of our community by seeking to serve, welcome and empower people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and ability.

Community Engagement Administrator

This position is posted on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County.

Part-Time

DETAILS

Job title: Community Engagement Administrator
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Hours: 28 hours/week (hybrid; occasional evenings/weekends)

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Administrator supports the organization’s volunteer and community engagement efforts through a combination of database management, event preparation, and relationship-building. This role serves as the primary steward of the CERVIS volunteer management system while also helping create a welcoming and organized experience for volunteers and community members.

Key Responsibilities

Database & CERVIS Management
Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter resource for the CERVIS volunteer management system
Maintain accurate, up-to-date volunteer records, ensuring data integrity and consistency
Manage event setup, registrations, and workflows within CERVIS
Track volunteer participation, including hours, attendance, and engagement trends
Review and process waivers and ensure proper documentation
Generate reports to support planning, evaluation, and decision-making
Troubleshoot system issues and support staff and volunteers in using the platform

Volunteer Coordination & Stewardship

Coordinate volunteer scheduling and ensure alignment with project and event needs
Support the execution of volunteer days and general day-of coordination
Lead post-event follow-up communications, including thank-you messages and impact updates
Foster a positive and engaging experience for daily volunteers through consistent communication and relationship-building
Assist in developing strategies to improve volunteer retention and satisfaction

Event Preparation & Community Engagement

Support planning and logistics for volunteer events, group build days, and special initiatives
Assist with tabling events and community outreach activities to promote volunteer opportunities
Prepare materials, rosters, and communications for upcoming events
Represent the organization at community events as needed
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure events are well-coordinated and aligned with organizational goals

Qualifications

Experience with database or CRM systems (CERVIS preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable engaging with diverse groups of volunteers and community members
Proficiency in Microsoft Office365 /Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in nonprofit, volunteer management, or community engagement
Basic reporting and data analysis skills
Experience supporting events or outreach initiatives

Physical & Other Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25–50lbs as needed for events or materials
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in connecting people to the organization’s mission—ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, informed, and appreciated, while also maintaining the systems that make engagement possible at scale.

150 Osmun St, Pontiac, Michigan 48342-3125

Phone: (248) 338-1843 Fax: (248) 338-1361

www.habitatoakland.org

Residential Construction Foreman/House Leader

This position is posted on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.

Full-Time

DETAILS

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

Residential Construction Foreman/House Leader

If interested, please apply directly: jobs@h4h.org

Organizational Background

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (HHHV) is a dynamic, progressive nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich our whole community through a legacy of affordable homeownership for households of low-income in Washtenaw County. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley began its work in Washtenaw County in 1989. Since then, we have built or renovated over 290 homes for sale to low-income buyers, completed over 8,000 home repairs for low-income households, provided financial counseling to over 1,800 households, and engaged with more than 10,900 community residents and partners in neighborhood revitalization activities.

We are seeking a Residential Construction Foreman/Habitat House Leader to join our team. This person will lead building efforts on assigned houses (renovations and new construction), the majority of which are located in Ypsilanti Township. We work to offer affordable and safe homes for qualified low-income buyers, emphasizing high efficiency energy standards. We encourage people living in or familiar with Ypsilanti Township to apply.

Position Description

Habitat House Leaders work with the Habitat construction team, sub-contractors, suppliers, volunteers, Habitat homebuyers, and local building officials to oversee residential builds and rehabs to completion for Habitat’s Home Ownership Program. The successful candidate will work with the Construction Project Manager and the Construction Superintendent to plan and execute daily tasks related to their assigned houses to meet the build schedule.

Responsibilities

This role will involve daily and weekly recurring activities as well as special projects throughout the year.

The day-to-day tasks will vary depending on the state of the project and availability of volunteers, but here is a sample of some of the role’s responsibilities.

Participate in weekly team planning meetings, identifying volunteer opportunities and provide progress updates and projections for each assigned house.
Self-perform construction tasks on each site.
Implement Habitat’s energy efficiency techniques throughout each project.
Supervise construction activity on sites, providing directions to subcontractors, Construction Assistants and volunteers.
Train colleagues and volunteers by demonstrating safe construction skills and techniques.
Coordinate supply of materials and tools needed for each project, including provided materials for subcontractors and volunteers.
Provide safe, positive, and productive experience for volunteers.
Ensure good safety practices at the job site.
Communicate build changes with other construction staff through calls, texts, and emails.
Provide innovative solutions to unique challenges at each site.
Attend various training courses and conferences, including Lead-Safe RRP, and safety training.

Personal Talents and Skills

To succeed in this role, you will have, or be willing to learn, the following talents and skills.

Commitment to serving households of low-income and advancing the critical call for affordable homeownership in Washtenaw County
Ability to navigate changing job duties, including organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks for completion within deadlines and anticipating needs or problems.
Ability to work within existing systems while looking for ways to increase efficiency.

Ability to effectively communicate using email and phone with HHHV staff.
Willingness to teach and learn.
Ability to work individually and with a team.
Experience with residential wood framing
Experience driving trucks and towing trailers.
Confidence in use of power tools
Ability to work from drawings, and to accurately layout and build plumb, level, and square walls.
Ability to professionally paint, caulk and complete finish work.

Demonstrate willingness to seek and provide feedback in constructive manner.
Curiosity regarding the work and willingness to take on new tasks.
Ability to work unsupervised and to reliably complete tasks on time.

Physical Abilities In accordance with the American Disabilities ACT (ADA):

This position requires physical ability to:

Sit, walk, and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Use all senses, including but not limited to sight and hearing.
Stand, stoop, bend, grasp and/or hold in order to complete job duties.
Work in non-temperature-controlled conditions and out-of-doors.
Safely lift at least 80 lbs. on a regular and frequent basis.

Position Term & Schedule

The House Leader position is full-time (40 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt position starting immediately. Starting pay is $28.00 – $30.00/hour, based on experience. This is a field position, primarily in Ypsilanti, MI where most of Habitat’s construction activities occur. The normal work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with some evenings and Sundays required. The House Leader will report to Stevenell Clark, Construction Superintendent.

After an introductory period (30-90 days depending on the benefit), eligible employees may participate in any (or all) benefits offered by Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (subject to future modification) including:

Health Care Insurance: Habitat currently offers several plans to choose from, including HSA-eligible, PPO and HMO. Habitat contributes to the premium costs for Employee-only, Employee + Dependent and Employee + Family level coverage. Habitat recognizes Domestic Partners as eligible for insurance coverage. Habitat offers an HSA Account matching contribution for employees who elect coverage through an HSA-eligible (high deductible) plan.
Term Life Insurance: Habitat provides term life insurance in an amount equal to your annual salary.
Paid Time Off: Employees are entitled to up to four weeks of paid time off per year.
Paid Holidays: Habitat recognizes 9 holidays and one floating holiday.
401k Savings Plan: Habitat’s Safe Harbor Plan offers an employer matching contribution, currently 5%.
Additional Benefits: vision & dental insurance, short and long-term disability, additional life insurance, an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), AFLAC supplemental insurance, Pre-Paid Legal, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts & various Discount Cards are also available. Costs, when associated with these benefits, are the employee’s responsibility.
Equipment needed to perform the job will be provided by Habitat.

Background check

All employees are subject to a sex offender registry check and a driving record check. Employees who drive Habitat vehicles or who will regularly drive their own vehicles on Habitat business must be insurable by Habitat’s then-current insurer. Current insurance requirements: Employees must be at least 21 years of age, with no more than 2 speeding tickets in 2 years or 3 speeding tickets in 3 years. Employees must not have reckless driving or DUI in the previous 5-year period.

Application Process & Estimated Timeline

To apply, please email your resume to jobs@h4h.org. If there are other skills you’d like to explain, you may include a cover letter, but it is not required. No phone calls, please. Applications accepted until June 19th, 2026.

Step 1: Resume Reviews and Interview Scheduling

Step 2: Initial interview over the phone or video conference

Step 3: On-site skills interview

Step 4: Final Hiring Decision Made

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, weight, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Who We Are

Let’s build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. At Habitat Michigan, we think it’s possible, but we believe change needs to happen in our own neighborhood first. That’s why we provide programs, education, and resources to strengthen Michigan communities. We speak for 43 affiliates across the state that are bringing hope and shelter to Michigan families. HFHM cultivates an environment that reflects the values and needs of our community by seeking to serve, welcome and empower people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and ability.