Marketing and Communications Development VISTA

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Marketing and Communications Development VISTA

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 Ameri Corps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset. Ameri Corps VISTA members are Volunteers in Service to America who perform indirect service to build capacity and sustainable solutions.

The marketing and communications VISTA member will create, document, and implement a plan for creative, engaging, and timely communication to stakeholders including donors, volunteers, Habitat ReStore customers, Habitat for Humanity homeowners and the public to increase commitment to Habitat’s mission. Each plan will be well documented and evaluated to ensure sustainability beyond the year of service.

• Research, develop and document a marketing and communications plan, including social media, e-mail, print materials, fundraising support, website management, local radio, and television.
• Research, develop and implement systems to accurately track and record marketing and communications plan-related data, ensuring sustainability

This position will focus on marketing and communications aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Organization name: Pensacola HFH (FL)

Nearest metropolitan area: Pensacola, FL

Full-time staff: 58

Expected number of Ameri Corps members: 1

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: Pensacola Habitat for Humanity hosts several major annual events that the VISTA member will support through strategic marketing, storytelling, and community engagement. These include Women Build, Faith Build, Veteran Build, Pride Build, the House That Gala Built, and other corporate sponsored build days. The VISTA will assist in developing promotional campaigns, sponsorship materials, media outreach, and post event impact reporting to strengthen donor retention and community awareness.

The VISTA will also support marketing efforts tied to grants and unique funding opportunities by creating compelling impact narratives, collecting data and success stories, and developing materials that highlight program outcomes. This includes promoting innovative building initiatives such as affordable home ownership expansion, repair programs, and neighborhood revitalization efforts to strengthen grant competitiveness and funder relationships.

Specific population focused initiatives such as Aging in Place, Veteran Build, Women Build, and other targeted outreach efforts will be a key component of this role. The VISTA will help design outreach campaigns to ensure eligible families are aware of opportunities and will develop culturally responsive messaging to broaden applicant pools and increase equity in access to services.

The member will also support certificates and training programs by developing recruitment materials, informational guides, and digital communication strategies to engage volunteers, corporate partners, and prospective homeowners. Additionally, the VISTA will assist in promoting Rock the Block and other Neighborhood Revitalization initiatives…