ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the development of plans, activities, and materials to engage groups and individuals in working with Iowa Heartland Habitat in our rural communities.
• Participates, presents, and drives discussions on steering committees and internal rural meetings; provides timely follow-up to committee assignments on outreach activities.
• Work with development director to identify and organize rural fundraising activities to obtain increased support from corporations, public and private funding organizations, faith communities, and individuals.
• Promote IHHFH’s services and programs through public speaking engagements and creative presentations.
• Maintains public presence for IHHFH by continually updating resources, contacts, and other outside personnel.
• Attends community events and meetings – evenings and weekend, as needed.
• Increase the engagement of rural donors and maximize the number of overall rural supporters.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of rural funding sources, requirements and timelines for homeownership and neighborhood services programs.
• Coordinate Iowa Heartland Habitat public relations, marketing, and outreach efforts with the marketing director to help promote IHHFH throughout our rural service area with a focus on compelling story-telling and formal presentations.
• Coordinate with the volunteer coordinator to recruit and schedule rural volunteer teams.
• Promote homeownership and home repair opportunities in rural communities to attract program participants.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience with planning, executing, and evaluating projects and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal, written, listening, computer and presentation skills.
• Friendly, genuine and outgoing personality with high integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently and effectively.
• Database management experience; the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare timely and meaningful reports.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Iowa Heartland staff and partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with and among diverse populations and personalities.
• Flexible hours; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Weekly daytime regional travel required. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of charitable giving preferred.
• Commitment to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s mission and principles.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in nonprofit management fundraising, marketing, or public relations preferred.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter including salary expectations to the finance and operations administrator, Andrew Peters, at apeters@webuildhabitat.org. Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. Iowa Heartland Habitat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor. Information sent automatically from job websites may not be considered.

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