Employment

Habitat for Humanity – New York City is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, veteran, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Volunteer Opportunities
Internship Opportunities

Current Openings

Volunteer Manager
Bookkeeper

Volunteer Manager
Reports to: Director of Development Volunteers & Communications

OVERVIEW:

The Volunteer Manager will be responsible for managing Habitat-NYC’s general volunteer programs, for both groups and individuals. S/he is also responsible for the administration of the AmeriCorps program and its members – and overseeing our growing "Brush with Kindness" program. The position entails working closely with Real Estate and Construction staff to ensure that all volunteers and AmeriCorps members have a safe and meaningful experience. The position reports to the Director of Development, Volunteers and Communications and supervises a Brush with Kindness Coordinator and Volunteer Associate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

› Respond to inquiries, manage and schedule volunteer participation, and ensure site staffing needed to maintain the high quality of Habitat’s volunteer experience
› Recruit and hire AmeriCorps members and participate in training as needed
› Apply annually for the National Service grant, insuring compliance with grant regulations, and administering member paperwork and benefits
› Oversee and coordinate selection process of "Brush with Kindness" program sites and work closely with the Brush with Kindness Coordinator on site selection and staffing needs
› Assist with cultivation and management of existing corporate relationships and outreach to new potential corporate and community partners to promote volunteer opportunities
› Coordinate timely and appropriate communications, including emails, marketing materials and presentations, to ensure appropriate cultivation and recognition of current and former volunteers
› Plan and coordinate special volunteer days and assist with special events as needed
› Represent Habitat-NYC’s volunteer programs with external audiences
› Prepare and track volunteer program budgets and track and monitor program evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate should have a college degree and 2-3 years of work experience. At least one year managing staff/volunteers and either volunteer program management, marketing/communications, and/or fundraising experience strongly preferred. Experience with the National Service program is a plus.

› Strong management and organizational skills – ability to plan and think strategically, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines, prepare budgets and reports; proficiency with databases and Excel
› Proven written communication skills – ability to prepare effective correspondence and compelling presentations including marketing and fundraising materials, with excellent attention to detail
› Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills -- must interact with people from all walks of life and be comfortable making presentations and representing Habitat-NYC
› Flexible and entrepreneurial with experience in program development, particularly design and implementation of new volunteer programs and adaptation of existing programs

Regular travel among the five boroughs and occasional evening and weekend hours are required for special events. Occasional domestic travel required for AmeriCorps/National Service program.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to hr@habitatnyc.org and write "Volunteer Manager" in the subject line of the e-mail

Habitat for Humanity – New York City is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, veteran, or marital status.

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Bookkeeper

OVERVIEW:

Habitat-NYC is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper who will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day processing of all financial data for the organization. This position entails reviewing all data for timeliness, accuracy, and proper authorizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

› Process accounts payable – vendors and all other
   accounts;
› Process cash, check and credit card donations;
› Coordinate with Development department to process
   donations;
› Review General Ledger Accounts to ensure accuracy of
   transactions;
› Maintain contacts with vendors and service providers;
› Prepare and make bank deposits;
› Process and reconcile payroll;
› Assist in the HR processing of new hires;
› Act as primary liaison with payroll processing provider with
   respect to payroll and benefits;
› Act as primary liaison with IT consultant for the
   organization;
› Assist in year-end audits and other reporting requirements,
   as needed;
› Maintain all finance department files by type, date of
   transaction, etc.;
› Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of
   Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

› Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with 2-3 years of
   relevant work experience;
› Must be computer literate and internet savvy;
› Detailed-oriented;
› Proficiency in Fund EZ accounting software preferred;
› Proven time management and prioritization skills.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to hr@habitatnyc.org and write "Bookkeeper" in the subject line of the e-mail

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Habitat for Humanity – New York City is an affirmative action employer. We are actively seeking a diverse staff.