Outreach Coordinator

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organization:Clark County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
position summary:

This is a paid part-time position reporting directly to the ReStore Manager. The Outreach Coordinator is the liaison between the Clark County Habitat ReStore and groups, businesses and associations. Hours are flexible. 24 hours per week.

Salary / Pay Rate:Hourly pay rate, sick and vacation benefits, no health insurance. Rate based on experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:Responsibilities Meet with businesses to provide education and solicit donations. Develop a list of organizations and associations to contact. Join organizations, attend meetings and develop relationships with industry leaders. Recruit new business donors from contacts made at organization and association meetings. Attend and speak at community, civic and government association events, meetings, and workshops to educate the public about the ReStore and the types of materials it takes in donation and sells. Implement and maintain a donor recognition program. Produce thank you cards, letters, plaques and window stickers. Keep current information about business donors and prospects. Document each contact with a business including the type of contact made, who was contacted, any tasks generated as a result of the contact, follow-up and outcomes. Document each business meeting attended including purpose of meeting, how well attended it was, contacts made as a result of attending and follow up actions for new contacts. Document each speaking engagement, including the topic, audience, any contacts made as a result, follow-up and outcomes. Document each community meeting attended including purpose of meeting, how well attended it was, contacts made as a result of attending, follow up actions for new contacts. Document new business donors, including how they learned about the ReStore. This information will be used to analyze the effectiveness of various marketing activities. Expectations--Be courteous and professional at all times. Communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Learn about Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore, and communicate our mission and purpose to volunteers and customers. Work in a team environment. Work within the guidelines of Habitat for Humanity. Help create an atmosphere within the ReStore that encourages and fosters an open sharing of ideas, concerns and hopes. Required Skills and Experience---Familiarity with Vancouver/Clark Co. businesses. Outreach, development or sales experience preferred. Familiarity with, and a passion for, re-use, recycling and waste prevention/reduction. Outstanding customer service attitude and the ability to communicate with customers, volunteers and staff with courtesy, clarity and compassion at all times. The ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of the building industry a plus. Habitat and/or ReStore experience a plus. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Mark Haley at [email protected]. Position open until filled. Cover letter should include your understanding of Habitat’s mission and how the ReStore supports that mission, and how your skills and experience would benefit our program.
Education Required:College degree
Other:Equal Opportunity Employer
website link:www.pdxrestore.org