About Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope.
Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties has served over 850 families and individuals through its new home buyer and exterior repair programs using locally raised funds. Despite the pandemic, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties has completed 61 new homes in 2020, and recently was recognized as the second largest Habitat affiliate in the country based on new home builds out of the 1,049 affiliate network. The Charity Navigator 4-Star rated organization serves Pinellas and West Pasco region through its homeownership program and two ReStore operations.
Marketing & Communications Internship Program
The affiliate is a fast-paced, mission driven organization that continues to change lives and perspectives through affordable homeownership. The Marketing and Communications Internship Program provides young professionals an opportunity to develop essential skills in the marketing and communication field including:
- Social media management
- Graphic design
- Video editing/production
- Developing tactics and actions
- Testing and deploying marketing strategies
- Event coordination
- Written and oral communication skills
Habitat internship positions offer real world experience in the nonprofit sector, allowing interns to get an inside look at the impact nonprofit work makes in our community.
The Marketing and Communications department of Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco is quickly evolving with new innovations in the video, graphic design and social media functions. We are seeking a driven individual who is ready to learn, grow and make an impact by supporting affordable homeownership opportunities in our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco Counties is an equal opportunity employer.
Eligible College Participants
Students at least 18 years old. Preference may be given to those who are participating in their College Marketing related Degree or Certification Programs.
About Internship Positions
- All tools and training will be provided by Habitat.
- Interns may take an unpaid break of up to one-week during the term if needed to accommodate a family event or family vacation.
- Internships are part-time, paid positions with a schedule of approximately 20 hours per week. Interns will be paid based on actual hours worked up to 20 hours per week at the “regular” hourly rate. W-2 Payroll taxes do apply. Interns are paid every two weeks by direct deposit.
- College Student Interns are paid $15.00 per hour.
- The normal Habitat work week is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend events. Hours are flexible and must be coordinated with the supervisor. The work day starts promptly at 9 am. Tardiness will not be accepted. Students who cannot make it to work on time will be dropped from the program.
- Interns must have proof of government issued photo ID: US Passport, driver’s license, and social security card.
- Interns can receive academic approval for credits, if applicable.
- Positions are commitments of one full semester, with the opportunity for a second semester upon completion of the first.
Program Goals
- Expand the benefits of our College partnerships to have a tangible impact on the Marketing and Communications function.
- Engage & effectively utilize young adults in a mutually beneficial way:
- Provide a meaningful learning opportunity to college students (age 18 and over) that includes:
- Hands on Marketing & Communications training.
- Skill development in areas desired by colleges and employers such as:
- Oral communications and listening skills
- Dependability, reliability, ability to plan, organize & manage time
- Intellectual curiosity, initiative & follow through
- Adaptability, flexibility, & problem solving skills
- Teamwork, cooperation & leadership skills
- Willingness to accept constructive criticism
- Integrity, empathy, sensitivity, & maturity
- Commitment to community service
- Skills evaluation by HFHPWP staff and self-evaluation prior to term completion
- Letter of accomplishment for use in applications to college/trade schools, scholarship sources, and prospective future employers.
- Provide a paid internship utilizing a competitive, prestigious, selection process.
- Opportunity for public recognition of student interns and the program in our newsletter, to public officials, and media.
- Increase awareness of and support for HFHPWP’s important mission and the role of Student Interns’ positive impact on our work.
Application and Selection Process
Interested candidates should visit the Careers page of our website for open positions. They should submit their resume and cover letter via the opportunity form for the position they are interested in.
Habitat will review the applications received and select candidates for a personal interview.
- Interviews will be held on a first come first served basis.
- Additional interviews may be scheduled if positions are not filled from these interviews.
- All candidates interviewed will be notified whether or not they were accepted. Candidates not selected for an interview can check our website for future opportunities.
Visit habitatpwp.org/about-us/careers to apply.
For additional information, please contact our HR Department at 727-536-4755 ext. 234 or hr@habitatpwp.org.
- Marketing and Events Intern
Classification Internship/Non-exempt
Reports to Marketing Manager
Summary/Objective
The Marketing and Events Intern works with the Marketing Manager to coordinate and market home dedication events and communicate homeowner stories through the affiliate’s digital presence. The position provides marketing, administrative and event support for Habitat home dedications and external events.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Supports the Marketing Manager in coordinating and marketing home dedications prior to, during, and after the event. Includes, but not limited to collecting information to prepare script and printed programs; creating/sharing appropriate marketing collateral for dedications including invitation graphics, printed program on social media, etc.; attending dedications to execute Facebook Live stream; taking photos; post-event marketing to sponsors and other external stakeholders.
- Assists in creation of Homeowner Candidate questionnaires and photos to create family bios that are distributed to sponsors, posted to the blog and shared on social media.
- Assists with the marketing of Habitat events, third party events, fundraisers and community events on social media, website, etc. as needed.
Competencies
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Professional, enthusiastic, mission driven personality.
- Ability to work independently and in team environments.
- Enjoy working with diverse client base.
- Maintains confidentiality of information.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This position will work out of the Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco office.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen and communicate. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds on a necessary basis, occasionally required to stand and walk for long extended periods of time, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a paid internship position. Interns are expected to complete a maximum of 20 hours per week and to commit to one full semester. Interns work with their direct supervisor to design a weekly schedule to fit with the needs of the position.
Education, Experience and Attributes
- Pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing.
- Graphic design and social media management experience is preferred.
- Requires knowledge of PC (vs. Mac) and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and InDesign preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information.
- Ability to speak and write English fluently.
- Computer savvy, including web and graphics at a skill level to update website and produce basic collateral materials.
- Builds constructive and effective relationships.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
Please send resumes and cover letters to resumes@habitatpwp.org. All resumes will be reviewed upon receipt.
2. Digital Marketing Intern
Classification Internship/Non-exempt
Reports to Marketing Manager
Summary/Objective
The Digital Marketing Intern will work closely with the Marketing Manager on a wide range of digital communication initiatives that contribute to Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties’ voice, presence and reputation in the community. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the communications work at the heart of a dynamic nonprofit organization. The Digital Marketing Intern will support the marketing initiatives of the affiliate and its ReStores. The position will work with the Marketing Manager to increase and support the brand’s digital presence through functions related to social media, content creation, graphic design and video support.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Supports the Marketing Manager with social media efforts of the affiliate and ReStores, including but not limited to content creation, basic graphics design, and content scheduling.
- Will research content calendar/scheduling platforms to ensure the department is using the most efficient program for affiliate and ReStore needs. Currently using Hootsuite.
- Assists in creating and scheduling e-communications for the affiliate and its ReStores.
- Creates blog content supporting events, news, etc. via the website.
- Assists with basic graphic design as it pertains to day-to-day functions throughout the Affiliate and ReStores including basic signage, advertisements, flyers, social graphics, posters, brochures, event marketing activities, etc.
- Supports video projects through filming, editing, and scheduling.
Competencies
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Professional, enthusiastic, mission driven personality.
- Ability to work independently and in team environments, meeting daily and weekly deadlines
- Enjoy working with diverse client base.
- Maintains confidentiality of information.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This position will work out of the Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco office.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen and communicate. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds on a necessary basis, occasionally required to stand and walk for long extended periods of time, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a paid internship position. Interns are expected to complete a maximum of 20 hours per week and to commit to one full semester. Interns work with their direct supervisor to design a weekly schedule to fit with the needs of the position.
Education, Experience and Attributes
- Pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing.
- Ability to learn and execute the Habitat brand tone and style through writing and design.
- Graphic design and social media management experience is preferred.
- Requires knowledge of PC (vs. Mac) and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products, specifically Premiere Pro, preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information.
- Ability to speak and write English fluently.
- Computer savvy, including web and graphics at a skill level to update website and produce basic collateral materials.
- Builds constructive and effective relationships.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
Please send resumes and cover letters to resumes@habitatpwp.org. All resumes will be reviewed upon receipt.