Community Engagement Coordinator

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY INC•Moorestown Township, NJ

3d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in advancing HabitatSCNJ’s mission by leading volunteer engagement, expanding community partnerships, and supporting marketing and outreach efforts. This role is responsible for creating meaningful volunteer experiences, growing community awareness, and enhancing HabitatSCNJ’s presence through both in-person and digital channels. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, organized, creative, and comfortable managing both outreach and social media initiatives.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, nonprofit programs, marketing, or related field
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing or contributing to social media or marketing efforts
Ability to engage diverse audiences and build meaningful relationships
Public speaking, storytelling, and professional writing
Strong interpersonal skills with diverse groups
Social media management, content creation, and audience engagement
Data tracking, reporting, and program evaluation
Detail-oriented with strong planning and coordination abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Combination of office and on-site work, including construction environments
Ability to move across uneven terrain and active build sites
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Comfortable addressing groups of 30+ people

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field
Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and volunteer systems (e.g., VolunteerHub)
Basic graphic design or content creation experience (Canva, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to recruit, onboard, and retain volunteers
Coordinate volunteer scheduling to support organizational needs
Lead volunteer orientation, training, and on-site engagement
Design and manage volunteer recognition and appreciation initiatives
Maintain accurate volunteer records, databases, and reporting systems
Ensure compliance with safety standards and volunteer policies
Continuously assess and improve volunteer experience through feedback and data
Build and maintain relationships with nonprofits, businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, and community groups
Identify and cultivate partnerships to increase volunteer participation and community support
Represent HabitatSCNJ at community events, speaking engagements, and networking opportunities
Develop and execute an annual community engagement plan with measurable goals
Support and execute social media strategy across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Create and schedule engaging content to promote volunteer opportunities, events, and organizational impact
Capture and share stories, photos, and videos from volunteer activities and build sites
Collaborate with the Development team on marketing campaigns, email communications, and outreach initiatives
Monitor social media engagement and track performance metrics to improve reach and effectiveness
Ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across all community and digital communications
Track volunteer participation and outreach metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
Conduct community needs assessments to inform engagement strategies
Maintain systems for tracking partnerships, outreach activities, and engagement outcomes
Prepare reports and insights to support strategic decision-making
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director