Careers

Our team is energetic, our mission is intense – and the impact on the community is profound, making the reward even greater.

Habitat Birmingham is an efficient and resourceful organization with high expectations of performance and quality programs.

​We seek out people with a servant’s heart, strong work ethic, skills, and experience that can impact our community and those we serve.

As a full-time employee at Habitat Birmingham, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and life insurance, a retirement plan, and more. We believe in caring for our team so you can focus on making a difference in our community.

Available Jobs

  • Development Assistant (Temporary)

    Job Title: Development Assistant

    Department: Development

    Reports To: VP of Development

    Development Assistant Job Description

    Summary: The Development Assistant is a temporary, part-time position and will be responsible for managing
    all aspects of volunteer scheduling and communication, design and marketing needs for events and dedications,
    and handle various administrative tasks to support the Development Department. This role will work closely with the
    Vice President of Development and other staff.


    Key Responsibilities

    Volunteer Management:
    Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule individual, community, and corporate groups, including HFH sponsors.
    Calendar Management: Maintain and update the volunteer calendar on the shared drive
    Communication:
    Send initial confirmation to groups, including date, time, and instructions. This will include invoices and
    access codes for corporate challenge groups.
    Two weeks out: provide site addresses, collect t-shirt sizes (for pick-up or on-site), reconfirm headcount,
    and ensure waivers are signed.
    Week of engagement: Reconfirm headcount and order lunch for corporate challenge groups
    Construction Coordination:
    Reconfirm headcount and communicate any changes the week of the build.
    Take and upload photos to Dropbox, sharing the link with volunteer groups.


    Administrative:
    Maintain inventory of volunteer supplies, including check-in sheets, waivers, and t-shirts.
    Management of VolunteerMatrix database, including creating slots, updating addresses, and creating
    access codes.


    Design & Marketing:
    Event Signage: Send correct verbiage to Fast Signs for proofs, get final approval by VP of Development, and
    send to print.
    T-shirts: Send sponsor names and get final approval of HFH shirts, as well as arrange delivery to ABC 33/40 for
    distribution.
    Produce a quarterly e-newsletter, including end-of-year appeal and annual impact report.


    Events & Dedications:
    Order refreshments for home dedications
    Set-up for home dedications, including table, tablecloth, balloons, bibles, keychains, and books.
    Update/print programs with correct address, sponsor, and homeowner information
    Logistics: Coordinate all logistical aspects for HFH


    Requirements:
    Basic graphic design skills (proficiency in Canva, Illustrator, or Photoshop).
    Familiarity with social media platforms
    Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
    Creative thinking and effective communication skills.
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    Access to a vehicle for travel to and from work sites (mileage reimbursement provided).

     

  • Retail Associate (Part time position)

    Department: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    Reports To: ReStore Manager

    Summary:
    Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity is seeking part-time Retail Associates for the Habitat ReStore in Irondale. Store hours are Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm.

    To apply, please send resume to info@habitatbirmingham.org

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    ▪ Loading and unloading donated material
    ▪ Inventory
    ▪ Stocking merchandise
    ▪ Ensuring merchandise is properly priced
    ▪ Check out customers and work cash register

    Qualifications:

    • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Valid driver’s license and/or forklift experience a plus

     

  • Construction Crew Leaders (full time position) 

    Department: Construction
    Reports To: Vice President of Construction

    Summary:
    Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity is seeking candidates to lead volunteers for on-site construction activities. Formal construction experience is helpful but willingness to learn is  essential. Ability to communicate instructions to people with varied levels of construction experience is important. Tuesday-Saturday work schedule. 

    To apply, please send resume to info@habitatbirmingham.org

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    ▪ Supervise construction progress and safety practices on construction site
    ▪ Oversee quality control
    ▪ Coordinate material delivery

    Qualifications:

    • Time management skills are essential
    • Ability to communicate instructions to all levels of construction experience
    • Valid driver’s license required

     

Habitat Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.