Community Outreach Coordinator - 2026-27

Posting Description

Community Outreach Coordinator  

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. Thisfull-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 community outreach coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening relationships through planning, coordination and implementation of projects in partnership with the community. These relationships with community residents, local organizations, elected officials and stakeholders help identify areas where Habitat for Humanity’s housing and community development solutions can intersect with identified needs and aspirations. 

• Build relationships and partnerships with community residents, local organizations, elected officials and community stakeholders. 

• Identify community improvement projects and implement them from planning through completion. 

• Engage volunteers from the community to support local improvement projects. 

• Coordinate and document the implementation of Habitat’s housing and community development solution in partnership with the community. 

This position will focus on community outreach aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.  

Where will you serve?  

• Organization name:  Habitat for Humanity of Long Island

• Nearest metropolitan area:  New York City

• Full-time staff:  30

• Expected number of AmeriCorps members:  2

• Number of homes to be built:  10

• Activities and attractions:  Our organization serves communities across Long Island with locations in Middle Island and Ronkonkoma, New York. Long Island stretches approximately 120 miles from New York City to Montauk Point and offers a unique blend of suburban, rural, and coastal communities. Both locations provide convenient access to major highways and the Long Island Rail Road, making travel throughout the region and to New York City easy. Outside of service, members can enjoy world-renowned beaches, including Jones Beach State Park and Fire Island National Seashore, explore the North Fork wineries and farms, visit the Hamptons, or experience the vibrant downtowns of Patchogue and Port Jefferson. Long Island offers a variety of restaurants, parks, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation, making it an enjoyable place to live, serve, and explore while making a meaningful impact in the community.

• Unique projects:  This member will help build strong relationships with volunteers new and old, and also help get new staff involved in projects showing them how they can help outside of employment!

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 Awardof $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 carebenefits, if you qualify. 

• Worker's compensation insurance. 

Supplemental Benefits 

• Free housing 

• Grocery gift card - $50 per month 

• Transportation allowance - $50 per month 

Minimum Requirements 

Applicants must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens or is a person residing in a state that have the following legal residency classifications: refugee, asylum or asylee, temporary protected status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status. Applicants must be at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED. 

What are we looking for?  

Our ideal candidates:  

• Are passionate about developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization.  

• 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.

• Position Category: Volunteer Opportunity
• Position Type: AmeriCorps
• Location: Middle Island, NY