Habitat for Humanity Lakeside, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity Lakeside, Inc.

P.O. Box 973

Sheboygan, WI

www.habitatlakeside.com

Non-Profit

Mission: Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity builds homes, communities and hope.

Clientele: Low to moderately low income families.

Services: Affordable housing, home repair, ReStore

Internship Description (120 Hours): Volunteer Coordinator Intern Job Description

Position: Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator or other staff as designated

Position Description:

Will assist Volunteer Coordinator in managing volunteers and growing volunteer base.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruiting of individuals and groups to volunteer with Habitat.

• Coordinate schedules to meet the needs of the affiliate and the volunteer.

• Build relationships in order to retain regular volunteers.

• Follow up with volunteers about interest and availability.

• Assist with volunteer recognition program.

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

Construction Site Specific:

• Serve as site host at construction site by greeting volunteers and handling all registration/paperwork.

• Coordinate lunches for build site volunteers and staff.

ReStore Specific:

• Lead volunteer orientations and update volunteer policies as necessary.

• Assist in duties of store operation including cashiering, pricing, and organizing donations.

• Lead volunteer groups in work around the ReStore.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience organizing, inspiring, and leading others.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Hours: Flexible schedule to meet needs of intern and agency.

Family Services Intern Job Description

Position: Family Services Intern

Reports to: Family Services Coordinator

Position Description:

Will assist Family Services Coordinator through family application and family support process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creatively recruiting qualified applicants as Habitat for Humanity partner families.

• Explain Habitat’s homeowner requirements.

• Assist families in completion of applications, financial counseling, and homebuyer education courses.

• Maintain contact with family during construction process and beyond.

• Network with a variety of human services organizations in Oshkosh.

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience working with low-income families.

• Knowledge of local community resources.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and multitask.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Hours: Flexible schedule to meet needs of intern and agency.

Resource Development Job Description

Position: Resource Development Intern

Reports to: Resource Development Coordinator

Position Description:

Will assist Resource Development Coordinator with fund development which can include: grant writing, communication, online campaigns, and event planning.

Responsibilities:

• Gain experience in grant writing and fundraising in a non-profit organization.

• Assist Resource Development coordinator with donor prospecting and stewardship, planning of fundraising events, and writing of grants.

• Network and maintain relationships with other businesses and professionals.

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Highly organized and able to work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Hours: Flexible schedule to meet needs of intern and agency.

Social Media Specialist Intern Job Description

Position: Social Media Specialist Intern

Reports to: Resource Development Coordinator/Marking and Outreach VISTA

Position Description:

Will assist with managing Habitat website, social media, and print marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Update and add new content to social media channels including but not limited to facebook, twitter, pinterest, and instagram.

• Monitor and assess website and social media presence for optimal functionality, timeliness, and accuracy.

• Assist with creation and carrying out of marketing plan.

• Assist with print marketing and brand awareness.

• Create posters, videos, and other items as necessary.

• Assist with event planning.

• Monitor any online/social media campaigns

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

• Monitor any online/social media campaigns.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Highly motivated and able to work independently.

• Experience with social media including facebook, twitter, pinterst, and instagram.

• Excellent computer skills

Hours: Flexible schedule to meet needs of intern and agency.

Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours): Volunteer Coordinator Intern Job Description

Position: Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator or other staff as designated

Position Description:

Will assist Volunteer Coordinator in managing volunteers and growing volunteer base.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruiting of individuals and groups to volunteer with Habitat.

• Coordinate schedules to meet the needs of the affiliate and the volunteer.

• Build relationships in order to retain regular volunteers.

• Follow up with volunteers about interest and availability.

• Assist with volunteer recognition program.

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

Construction Site Specific:

• Serve as site host at construction site by greeting volunteers and handling all registration/paperwork.

• Coordinate lunches for build site volunteers and staff.

ReStore Specific:

• Lead volunteer orientations and update volunteer policies as necessary.

• Assist in duties of store operation including cashiering, pricing, and organizing donations.

• Lead volunteer groups in work around the ReStore.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience organizing, inspiring, and leading others.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Hours: Flexible schedule to meet needs of intern and agency.

Family Services Intern Job Description

Position: Family Services Intern

Reports to: Family Services Coordinator

Position Description:

Will assist Family Services Coordinator through family application and family support process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creatively recruiting qualified applicants as Habitat for Humanity partner families.

• Explain Habitat’s homeowner requirements.

• Assist families in completion of applications, financial counseling, and homebuyer education courses.

• Maintain contact with family during construction process and beyond.

• Network with a variety of human services organizations in Oshkosh.

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience working with low-income families.

• Knowledge of local community resources.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and multitask.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Hours: Flexible schedule to meet needs of intern and agency.

Resource Development Job Description

Position: Resource Development Intern

Reports to: Resource Development Coordinator

Position Description:

Will assist Resource Development Coordinator with fund development which can include: grant writing, communication, online campaigns, and event planning.

Responsibilities:

• Gain experience in grant writing and fundraising in a non-profit organization.

• Assist Resource Development coordinator with donor prospecting and stewardship, planning of fundraising events, and writing of grants.

• Network and maintain relationships with other businesses and professionals.

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Highly organized and able to work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Hours: Flexible schedule to meet needs of intern and agency.

Social Media Specialist Intern Job Description

Position: Social Media Specialist Intern

Reports to: Resource Development Coordinator/Marking and Outreach VISTA

Position Description:

Will assist with managing Habitat website, social media, and print marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Update and add new content to social media channels including but not limited to facebook, twitter, pinterest, and instagram.

• Monitor and assess website and social media presence for optimal functionality, timeliness, and accuracy.

• Assist with creation and carrying out of marketing plan.

• Assist with print marketing and brand awareness.

• Create posters, videos, and other items as necessary.

• Assist with event planning.

• Monitor any online/social media campaigns

• Assist with other special projects as needed by the agency and to meet the goals and interests of the intern.

• Monitor any online/social media campaigns.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Highly motivated and able to work independently.

Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer, Days

Category: Other