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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY INC

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Community Engagement Coordinator

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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 5, 2026).

Company Overview: At Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey, Inc. (HabitatSCNJ), we are builders who work alongside, not for others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live. HabitatSCNJ aims to support our mission of putting faith into action through partnering with families in need and volunteers to transform lives through decent and affordable housing. For more information about HabitatSCNJ visit

Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Office Hours: M-F (8.30am to 4.30pm) 40 hours per week
*occasional evenings / weekends

Location: Moorestown, NJ (Affiliate Office).

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.

This position reports to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Program Management

  • 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

Community Engagement & Partnerships

  • 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

Social Media & Marketing

  • 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

Strategy, Data & Reporting

  • 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
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