Habitat Omaha’s Targeted Community Outreach Intern will work directly with the Community Outreach team to strengthen community engagement, build local partnerships, and support neighborhood revitalization efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in community development, advocacy, outreach, and event coordination, helping students build critical skills for careers in public service, nonprofit work, or community planning.
Key Resume-Building Job Duties:
- Assist in the implementation of strategic community outreach plans focused on deepening relationships in Habitat Omaha’s targeted focus areas of Miller Park/Minne Lusa and the city of Bellevue.
- Support the development and maintenance of partnerships with community organizations, local government departments, and resident groups by participating in relationship-building activities and meetings.
- Conduct door-to-door outreach to engage residents, identify community needs, and collect feedback that informs Habitat Omaha’s neighborhood revitalization strategies.
- Help plan and support Transfer on Death (TODD) estate planning clinics and other homeowner-focused initiatives to build community awareness and promote property stability.
- Participate in community development planning processes using an asset-based approach, identifying neighborhood strengths and opportunities for collaborative action.
- Assist with advocacy and outreach efforts related to home repair programs, helping to educate residents about available services and coordinate follow-up communication.
- Contribute to real estate acquisition efforts by helping to identify vacant or underutilized properties, attending neighborhood meetings, and networking with local stakeholders.
- Represent Habitat Omaha as a visible, enthusiastic advocate at neighborhood association meetings, community events, and public forums.
- Conduct research and participate in webinars and trainings to stay informed about best practices in community development and grassroots engagement.
- Support cross-departmental needs by collaborating with construction, homeownership, and repair teams as needed to align community outreach with project goals.
- Receive mentorship from experienced community development professionals who provide regular feedback, career guidance, and opportunities for reflection.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop practical skills in grassroots outreach, community engagement, and partnership-building that are critical for success in nonprofit management, urban planning, or public service roles.
- Gain hands-on experience working in diverse communities, strengthening cultural competency and communication abilities.
- Strengthen public speaking and relationship management skills through participation in meetings, clinics, and community events.
- Learn to identify and leverage community assets to support revitalization strategies that are sustainable and resident-led.
- Understand how nonprofit organizations collaborate with residents, local governments, and other stakeholders to achieve large-scale neighborhood revitalization goals.
This internship is structured to offer meaningful, career-focused experiences that prepare students for leadership roles in community outreach, nonprofit development, advocacy, or related fields.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- GED or high school diploma, required, bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Bi/multi-languages, a plus.
- Outstanding customer service skills with diverse, multilingual populations and organizational partners.
- MS Office suite and database experience required.
- Highly motivated and organized towards team success including organizational goals and individual professional development goals.
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- High level of attention to detail required.
- Requires evening and weekend hours, as needed.
- Goal oriented and Habitat Omaha mission driven required.
- Humble, teachable and a good listener.
Equal Opportunity Policy:
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, and compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.
At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.
