Faith Relations Manager

JOB TITLE: Faith Relations Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Faith Relations

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) is seeking a Faith Relations Manager candidate to be responsible for cultivating a portfolio of faith-based donors (congregations, individuals, schools, and other faith-based organizations) throughout Habitat LA’s service area. The Faith Relations Manager supports Habitat LA’s mission by effectively communicating engagement opportunities through written proposals (grants and covenants), verbal presentations (coalition and mega congregation development), and direct solicitation (recurring gifts, major donors, and peer-to-peer fundraising). The main objective is to encourage faith partners to raise critically needed funds to support Habitat LA’s mission.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has been an active affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International for more than 30 years. By building and preserving affordable housing through new construction, renovations, and home repairs, Habitat LA is transforming communities throughout Los Angeles County. Through access to affordable loans, housing counseling, down-payment assistance, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities the organization has strengthened families, helped stabilize communities, and fostered economic vitality in the region. On average, the affiliate builds and renovates 100 homes in the Los Angeles region each year, ranking it among the largest affiliates nationwide.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for raising approximately $300,000 in the first fiscal year.
• Assist with overall cultivation and stewardship of faith-based donors.
• Assist the Director of Faith Relations in creating and implementing an annual fundraising and outreach plan.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally to actively identify opportunities to offset operational costs, and assist in developing the internal role of faith within the Habitat LA Mission.

SUMMARY OF JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Flexible, adaptable, and have the capability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Must have access to reliable internet connection.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to perform job duties, a valid CA driver’s license and meet the state-required amount of personal automobile liability insurance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check
• Although no longer required, we strongly encourage all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and will continue to require all employees to submit their vaccination status by the date of hire.

BENEFITS: WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES

Habitat La jobs come with great benefits including but not limited to:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Critical Illness and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance for all employees
• Very generous 401(K) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation
• Sick Leave available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement, Jury Duty, and Voting hours available.
• Employee discounts on items sold in our ReStores.
• Exclusive discounts to amusement parks, entertainment & more
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance, Mental Health, and Counseling Sessions
• We often promote from within our organization.
• Free Parking

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $26.44 - $31.25 

From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check us out at: www.habitatla.org to learn more about our organization and the great work we do!

If you require accommodation due to a disability to complete this application OR you are experiencing issues submitting your application, please e-mail recruiting@habitatla.org.