Community Development Coordinator - 2026-27

Community Development Coordinator - 2026-27

Community Development Coordinator

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

What will you do?

The community development coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening relationships through planning, coordinating, and implementing projects in partnership with the community. These strategic relationships with residents, local organizations, elected officials, and stakeholders help Habitat organizations identify areas where housing and community development solutions can intersect with identified needs.

• Serve as a point of contact for applicants by approving timely communication regarding application status, required documentation, project timelines, and available resources.
• Assist with the Community Impact Measurement Survey and other neighborhood assessment activities to identify community needs, prioritize investments, and measure neighborhood impact over time.
• Identify and coordinate community improvement projects in partnership with residents, neighborhood organizations, local governments, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate the implementation of Community Development programs and initiatives from planning through completion.

Research and monitor community development initiatives, funding opportunities, and resources throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties that align with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity's mission.

Represent Pensacola Habitat for Humanity at community meetings, outreach events, resource fairs and neighborhood engagement activities as assigned.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
• Nearest metropolitan area: Pensacola
• Full-time staff: 57
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 4
• Number of homes to be built: 24

Activities and attractions: Pensacola is known for its beautiful white sand beaches and emerald green waters along the Gulf Coast. Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key are popular destinations for swimming, boating, fishing, and water sports. The area is also home to the National Naval Aviation Museum and Naval Air Station Pensacola, where the Blue Angels are based. Downtown Pensacola features historic architecture, local restaurants, art galleries, and community events throughout the year. The city has a rich military and maritime history, with attractions such as Historic Pensacola Village and Fort Pickens. Residents and visitors enjoy outdoor activities year-round thanks to the mild climate, including hiking, biking, kayaking, and exploring nearby state parks and nature preserves. Pensacola offers a mix of coastal lifestyle, strong community engagement, and growing economic development, making it an inviting place to live and serve.

Unique projects: This position supports our neighborhood revitalization program, working directly with residents and community partners to plan and carry out community improvement projects in the neighborhoods we serve. The CD Coordinator will help build relationships with residents, neighborhood organizations, elected officials, and other stakeholders, participate in community planning efforts, and coordinate resident-driven initiatives that extend beyond traditional home repair.

When will you serve?

Start dates are flexible and based on this location's availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave - approximately 10 days total.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker's compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

• Free housing
• Other - utilities (electricity, water, trash) and internet service free of cost

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.
• A personal vehicle is required for service.

Location:

Pensacola, FL

State/Region:

Florida

Position Category:

Volunteer Opportunity

Type:

AmeriCorps

Travel:

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About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God's love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.