Community Outreach Intern

Are you passionate about community issues, and connecting people with resources designed to assist them in taking the next step towards homeownership?

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.

Your Impact: 

• 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.

• Work week is in-person Monday to Friday or other 5-day arrangement as fit needs of organization, with flexibility to attend events on the evenings and weekends.

What You Bring: 

• 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

Duration: This internship is expected to be effective for a 10 week period of time. 

Our Mission: We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. 
Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. 
Core Values: Lead with service. Respect all people. Build community. Deliver results. 

Join our team and make a difference in our community!