Volunteer Services Coordinator - 2026-27
Volunteer Services Coordinator - 2026-27
Posting Description
Volunteer Services Coordinator
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.
What will you do?
The volunteer services coordinator helps recruit, train, schedule and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships. Market within the community to recruit new volunteers. Develop new events and opportunities for volunteers to engage with the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
• Typically serve Tuesday – Saturday to support work on the build site.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers for construction, office, ReStore, deconstruction, family services and special events opportunities.
• Assist with all aspects of volunteer management including orientations, maintenance of database, volunteer tracking and follow-up.
• Work with construction staff to ensure successful volunteer build days – signing volunteers in, providing orientation and safety briefings, helping put away tools with volunteers at the end of the day and ordering necessary volunteer supplies.
• Develop and/or revise volunteer recruitment, management and recognition tools.
This position will focus on volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
• Organization name: Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
• Nearest metropolitan area: Pensacola
• Full-time staff: 57
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 4
• Number of homes to be built: 24
Activities and attractions: Pensacola is known for its beautiful white sand beaches and emerald green waters along the Gulf Coast. Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key are popular destinations for swimming, boating, fishing, and water sports. The area is also home to the National Naval Aviation Museum and Naval Air Station Pensacola, where the Blue Angels are based. Downtown Pensacola features historic architecture, local restaurants, art galleries, and community events throughout the year. The city has a rich military and maritime history, with attractions such as Historic Pensacola Village and Fort Pickens. Residents and visitors enjoy outdoor activities year round thanks to the mild climate, including hiking, biking, kayaking, and exploring nearby state parks and nature preserves. Pensacola offers a mix of coastal lifestyle, strong community engagement, and growing economic development, making it an inviting place to live and serve.
Unique projects: This position supports volunteer engagement across all of our programs, including construction build days, office support, the Habitat ReStore, and our special builds (Pride Build, Women Build, Faith Build) and events. The member recruits and schedules volunteers, conducts orientations, maintains volunteer records and follow-up, and works with construction staff to run smooth, safe build days.
When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
• Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker's compensation insurance.
Supplemental Benefits
• Free housing
• Other – utilities (electricity, water, trash) and internet service free of cost
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates:
• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
• A personal vehicle is required for service.
Auto req ID
10971BR
Position Category
Volunteer Opportunity
Position Type
AmeriCorps
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Pensacola, FL