Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Posting Description
Help create life-changing global volunteer experiences that build homes, communities, and hope.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we believe everyone deserves a decent place to live. As a Volunteer Engagement Specialist, you will play a critical role in bringing that mission to life—connecting passionate volunteers from around the world to meaningful, hands-on experiences through our Global Village program.
In this role, you won’t just coordinate trips—you’ll shape transformative experiences that deepen commitment to Habitat’s mission while supporting communities across the globe.
Every volunteer experience you support helps build more than homes—it builds understanding, connection, and lasting impact. You’ll be the bridge between global teams, volunteer leaders, and partner organizations, ensuring each experience is smooth, meaningful, and aligned with Habitat’s mission.
In this remote role based in the US, you’ll lead and support the end-to-end volunteer journey, including:
* Partner globally: Serve as the primary point of contact for international Habitat teams and volunteer trip leaders to ensure successful program delivery
* Build relationships: Manage and grow partnerships with corporate groups, universities, and affiliated organizations
* Guide the experience: Support volunteers from inquiry through post-trip follow-up—providing coaching, training, and ongoing communication
* Coordinate logistics: Oversee trip planning details including itineraries, budgets, and resources
* Ensure operational excellence: Partner with finance and internal teams to manage funding, reporting, and program processes
* Drive improvement: Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance volunteer programs, tools, and offerings
You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that works across cultures and geographies to deliver impactful experiences. This is a role where you can:
* Work globally and build cross-cultural relationships
* See the direct impact of your work on communities and volunteers
* Contribute ideas and improvements to evolving programs
* Balance independent work with strong team collaboration
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
* 3 plus years of related experience in program, volunteer or project management
* Experience in volunteer programs, project or program management within a global context
* A passion for building relationships and delivering high-quality experiences
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Experience with logistics, budgeting, and/or travel coordination
* A proactive, customer-focused mindset
* Comfort working across cultures and with diverse stakeholders
* Active support of Habitat values
- Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves
- Courage - We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
Volunteer Management and Engagement
Auto req ID
10907BR
Position Category
Full-time - Hourly
Position Type
US Employment
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Remotely based in the United States
Position Number
1014
Required Travel
0%