Equal Opportunity Employer

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is a non-profit organization that partners with families and individuals who earn modest wages to build safe, decent affordable housing. Staff offices are in Raleigh.

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is an equal opportunity employer. EOAAE. All qualified applicants receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Habitat Wake offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, medical flex spending account, sick leave, training, three annual weeks of vacation plus available dependent and disability coverage.

The part-time Family Services Recruiter and our AmeriCorps 2008-2009 positions have been recently filled. Our current job openings:

Full-Time Manager of Land Development

A Manager of Land Development is needed to lead the design and installation functions for subdivision infrastructure; research, analyze, and recommend land for purchase through specific due-diligence; ready individual lots for construction by permitting and land preparation; and maintaining a ten year land bank that meets Habitat Wake's strategic planning needs for construction. Starting salary is $48,000. This position reports to the Director of Land Development and Construction.

Particular skills of the ideal candidate will include:

Habitat Wake is a progressive affiliate that builds homes and futures for qualified homeowners in urban, suburban, and rural settings in Wake County. Habitat for Humanity International (HfHI) recognized Habitat for Humanity of Wake County as the ‘Affiliate of the Year’ in 2004.

Please download the complete Manager of Land Development job description to review before applying.

The position is currently open with the need to fill immediately. No phone calls. Please email questions or a current résumé with any pertinent information to chuck.dopler@habitatwake.org. Please write Land Development Manager in the subject line of your email.

Full-Time Construction Superintendent

A Construction Superintendent is needed to manage the construction of ten or more Habitat houses each per year from the installation of footings through the final completion of punch list items. Pay is commensurate with experience. This position reports to the Director of Land Development and Construction.

The successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a thorough, demonstrated knowledge of affordable residential construction. Work may be at multiple sites. Primary duties include:

Qualifications include proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and adaptability to the use of scheduling and management software. Additionally, the candidate must have organizational skills, a knowledge of building materials, an understanding of subcontractor work and its requirements, construction management skills, job safety skills, a team commitment, excellent verbal and written communication skills in individual and group settings, a valid driver’s license, a love of working outside in the midst of visual accomplishment, and a willingness to work well with a diverse range of people.

Previous experience with AmeriCorps, a license for practicing general residential contracting, and a technical degree are all plusses. A positive attitude, capable leadership, adaptability to changing priorities, a passion for building, a strong commitment to affordable housing and a commitment to the Habitat mission are necessary for success in this position.

Habitat Wake is a progressive affiliate that builds homes and futures for qualified homeowners in urban, suburban, and rural settings in Wake County. Habitat for Humanity International (HfHI) recognized Habitat for Humanity of Wake County as the ‘Affiliate of the Year’ in 2004.

Please download the complete Construction Superintendent job description to review before applying.

The position is currently open with the need to fill immediately. No phone calls. Please email questions or a current résumé with any pertinent information to chuck.dopler@habitatwake.org. Please write Construction Superintendent in the subject line of your email.

Assistant Director of Development

The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for managing all aspects of the annual fund, including developing, implementing, and evaluating fund development strategies that will meaningfully engage and motivate prospects and donors. Through a comprehensive fund development program, this position is responsible for meeting general operating and house sponsorship fundraising goals. This position supervises the Faith and Community Relations Manager.

The Assistant Director of Development reports to the Director of Development and Communications.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communications, and development skills with a strong passion for the organization’s mission. As a minimum requirement, the position requires:

Please download the complete Assistant Director of Development job description to review before applying.

No phone calls, please. To apply, send resumé and cover letter to:
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
c/o Armstrong McGuire, LLC
P.O. Box 6485
Raleigh, NC 27628
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habitat@amapag.com

Please write Assistant Director of Development in the subject line of your email and name your files as follows:“applicant name-resume.doc” & “applicant name-cvr ltr.doc.”

AmeriCorps

Our 2008-2009AmeriCorps team has been hired for September 2008 - July 2009. These AmeriCorps members will assist in the construction of homes under the supervision of the full-time Construction Superintendents on staff at Habitat Wake. We'll be hiring for 2009-2010 in spring 2009.