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
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