Community Outreach Intern

Habitat for Humanity SKKC•Renton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, one of the largest Habitat affiliates in the country, we’re looking for dynamic, solutions-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to generating a lasting impact on affordable homeownership in the Puget Sound. Since 1986, we’ve created 1,000 housing solutions for more than 2,600 people and successfully advocated for fair housing policies at the city, county, and state levels. As we set our sights on doubling our impact and serving an additional 2,000 people by 2030, we need the right team members to help us get there. Join us as the Community Outreach Intern, where you will support our homeowner services team engage with the community and connect households with affordable homeownership opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework or equivalent relevant work experience, with focus in communications, marketing, urban planning, community development, nonprofit management, or related field.
Reliable access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to sites and events across King County.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Experience working with diverse populations.
Must maintain confidentiality of our applicants, homebuyers, and homeowners.

Responsibilities

Support the Community Engagement Manager at community events and with administrative tasks.
Organize outreach materials such as flyers, signage, and promotional materials.
Distribute flyers to local businesses and organizations throughout the community.
Attend community events and information sessions to share about Habitat’s homeownership program with prospective applicants.
Support the Sr. Program Manager with regular open house tours for prospective applicants to see available units.
Assist with data entry, data organization, mailing list management, and referral tracking.
Research communities, including identifying organizations in outreach areas, upcoming community events, and potential community partners.
Explore ways to reach new audiences for potential homebuyers, including proposing new platforms or program messaging.
Support event planning including the coordination of venue/food/attendees and general event logistics.
Other duties as assigned.