HFHNCC Seeking PR/Communications Intern for Spring Semester
Habitat for Humanity of NCC is seeking a motivated, passionate communications/public relations student for part-time PR/Marketing internship for the spring semester. This is a unique opportunity to receive extensive hands-on experience in the local non-profit marketing and communications field. Applicant will work directly with the Director of Communications on day-to-day marcomm tasks, as well as develop overall marcomm strategy for the affiliate.
 
Applicant Duties Include
• Conveying Habitat's mission through oral and written communications to various populations including volunteers, donors, homeowners, press, staff
• Working with partner homeowners to help tell their stories
• Develop and pitch story ideas to local and regional media
• Work with internal stakeholders such as development, construction and family support departments to meet their communications needs
• Support director of communications with established marketing partnerships as well as develop new marketing partnerships.
• Develop written materials for brochures, ads or other lines of communications
• Support for HFHNCC major events such as Habitat in Motion, Red White & Brew, Annual Dinner and Habitat Young Professionals events
• Research and pitch Habitat Speakers Bureau to local organizations as needed
• Develop content for website, newsletter and email communication
• Develop and maintain HFHNCC's Social Media presence with Facebook, Twitter, etc.
 
Applicants should:
• Be pursing a degree in communications, marketing, or similar major
• Show an interest in Habitat for Humanity and non-profit entities
• Have a strong background in written and oral communications skills
• Must receive credit for internship
• Furnish their own transportation
• Be able to work 12-15 hours per week
• Some nights and weekends

To volunteer for any of our sites (Construction or ReStore), individuals must be, aged 16 and over. To sign up to volunteer, click on the link below. You will find directions to the job site, important information related to your sign up, and what to bring. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions with volunteering at Habitat: Volunteer@habitatncc.org or (302) 652-0365 ext: 111.

•55+ Volunteers: Retirees, we love you! Most of our 'regular' volunteers consist of dedicated members of your generation; many of them come out twice a week. We have retirees helping in electrical, construction, and ReStore operations.

•Crew Leaders: Interested in being more involved on the job site? Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County has a 4 week long, 3 hour Crew Leader class devoted to teaching interested volunteers in becoming leaders on our construction job sites. Crew Leaders are vital to the success of our organization. During this class, Crew Leaders will learn from Habitat staff on the tasks and skills needed to build one of our houses. Knowledge and or experience in construction, previous volunteering experience with Habitat for Humanity, and use of power tools is highly recommend.

•Under 16 years old: Due to Habitat policies, no one under the age of 16 can be allowed to volunteer on the construction sites or at the ReStore. We can use you in other situations that are not on the active construction sites, such as special events or various other programs. Also, think about being a Habitat advocate, by fundraising for our programs. If you have any questions please contact: Chris Schei, Volunteer Coordinator (302) 652-0365 ext: 111 or cschei@habitatncc.org.

•Family Services: Volunteers are need to help with our Family Support & Family Selection Committees. When selected into our program, our families are part of the very foundation of building their home. This includes: the 'sweat-equity' requirements (225 hours onsite) and successful completion of our Cornerstone Training Program. In addition, our Partner Families attend and participate in special events and outreach opportunities, serving as 'Habitat Ambassadors;' reaching out to others to share their story.

•Cornerstone Teacher: Cornerstone is a program we implemented a few years ago in an effort to engage prospective homeowners more fully in the construction process while their homes are being built. Before Cornerstone, we noticed that some prospective homeowners were not participating in construction-oriented tasks on the build site. Instead of hammering nails or installing drywall, they were gathering tools for other volunteers or cleaning up after build crews. We are looking for interested individuals to teach this 4-week long class that is taught on Saturdays throughout the year. Teaching materials have already been created, all you have to do is teach it. Interested volunteers should contact: Chris Schei, Volunteer Coordinator (302) 652-0365 ext: 111 or cschei@habitatncc.org.

Important Volunteer Information:

On the day you volunteer, you will need to bring a completed Adult Insurance Liability Waiver  form and a completed Sexual Harassment Policy Acknowledgment Form. If you are under the age of 18 years of old, please fill out the Youth Insurance Liability Waiver which requires a Parent/Guardian Signature. These forms are only valid for one calendar year.

Volunteering with Habitat to satisfy your required court ordered community service requirements? Click to download your Community Service Acknowledgment , Background Check Consent Form . These forms need to reviewed and turned in to our Habitat office atleast a week prior to volunteering.