Marketing & Communications Coordinator - 2024-25
Habitat AmeriCorps - Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412![Habitat AmeriCorps](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This
full-time AmeriCorps service position
offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.
What will you do?
The Marketing and Communications AmeriCorps member will report to the design and communications coordinator and provide marketing and communications support for the affiliate The efforts of the AmeriCorps will help support and bolster the affiliate's work to recruit and serve more families by increasing awareness of the affiliate, opportunities for participation and its life-changing programs. This work will also help support community affiliations by connecting the affiliate to other organization in the community.Creating and posting regular social media posts about homeowners, staff and opportunities for volunteer and community engagement with the affiliate.Tracking and analyzing marketing impact.Taking well-composed photos at events, of homeowners and on build sites.Downloading and managing photos and marketing files in a timely manner.Interviewing homeowners and writing homeowner profiles.Working with the Designer and Communications Coordinator to provide marketing collateral, such as flyers, ads and emails to support community engagement, homeowner outreach and volunteerism on build sites.Writing and laying out monthly affiliate newsletter.Providing web content updates as needed.
This position will focus on brand management and homeowner services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Organization name : Cape Fear Habitat for HumanityNearest metropolitan area : Wilmington, NCFull-time staff : 31Expected number of AmeriCorps members : 6Number of homes to be built : 20Activities and attractions : Explore the city's National Register Historic District, enjoy live music, performing arts, and museum exhibitions. Visit Airlie Gardens or stroll along the pedestrian-friendly Riverwalk lined with shops and cafes. Hop aboard a water taxi to the famous World War II Battleship North Carolina or take a scenic cruise or sightseeing tour. Experience the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, a nationally recognized seaside boardwalk. In Kure Beach, tour the Fort Fisher State Historic Site including exhibits, cannons, artifacts and the remains of the South's largest earthen fort and site of the largest land-sea battle of the Civil War. Another popular attraction is the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Dubbed North Carolina's most naturally gifted watersports hub and one of the top surfing towns in the world, check out the active lifestyle in Wrightsville Beach.Unique projects : This member will provide support for social media, assist with print marketing, create photo projects, and analyze marketing strategies.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10
months of service.Segal Education Award
of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.Personal and medical leave
- approximately 10 days total.Personal and professional development opportunities.Child care
benefits, if you qualify.Worker's compensation insurance.
Supplemental Benefits
Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord ($600 per month)Occasional gift cards throughout the year
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates:
Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.Have experience working on a team.Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
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