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Habitat for Humanity Careers

Join a movement of people around the world working together to build homes, communities and hope.

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.

Across Habitat’s many networks, we’re working together to support the life-changing mission of connecting families and communities with the transformational impact of decent, affordable shelter.

Learn more about and apply for many different types of opportunities with Habitat, including our current employment, volunteer and internship opportunities below. You can also search for open positions with Habitat for Humanity affiliates, as well as positions with our national organizations located outside the United States.

Open positions

Positions at Habitat headquarters

Opportunities at Habitat headquarters include interns, volunteers and employment across departments such as global advocacy, communications, finance, human resources, IT, program management and resource development. These roles support Habitat’s global work and are typically based at our headquarters offices in the U.S., Costa Rica, Kenya, Slovakia or the Philippines, with some hybrid or remote opportunities available.

Local Habitat affiliates and national organizations

Habitat for Humanity is made up of a network of local organizations called affiliates across the U.S., as well as national organizations in countries around the world. These teams run homebuilding and community programs in their areas, and many operate Habitat ReStores. Roles commonly include construction, program management, homeowner services, advocacy, volunteer management and local operations. Openings can be searched here, and additional opportunities may be available by visiting a local Habitat organization’s website directly.

Learn about our position types

Contingent-funded

Disaster recovery

Employee offerings and benefits

Habitat for Humanity International’s total rewards philosophy is to competitively compensate our employees for contributing to our role as a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 60 countries.

Ethics and safeguarding

In accordance with our foundational mission and principles, we are committed to the highest ethical standards and oppose all forms of abuse, discrimination, exploitation and harassment.

We require that each staff member takes seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard the children and at-risk adults in communities where we operate, as well as all other staff, partners and volunteers. We expect that each person will create and maintain operational, programmatic and workplace environments that are safe, inclusive and healthy for everyone. In line with our safer recruitment practices, staff members must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable for upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including child and adult safeguarding and whistleblowing.

Equal opportunity

Habitat for Humanity International is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce, and that begins with our talent acquisition team. We endeavor to reach diverse audiences for our openings, are committed to having diverse interviewer panels for candidates and work to educate hiring managers about important issues such as unconscious bias and how to conduct fair and equitable interviewing and hiring processes.

In alignment with our core values, we strive to keep our recruitment processes consistent and fair. To request a disability accommodation related to completing a position application please contact [email protected] and include “Disability Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Habitat for Humanity named in Top 10 of America's Top 100 Charities by Forbes
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Habitat for Humanity named as a Disability Index Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Habitat for Humanity is dedicated and committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. As a result of our ongoing efforts, Habitat for Humanity has been periodically awarded various employer of choice designations.

Why we love Habitat

Hear what those in our organization love about working at Habitat!

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Natosha Reid Rice

Vice president, Housing Opportunity and Mission Engagement

“You all feel as though you are working toward a common mission that gives you a sense of purpose, a sense of passion. We’re actually part of something bigger than ourselves. We’re part of a movement.”

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Snorwlor Bropleh

Global Programs

“Professionally, for me, I think Habitat offered me the opportunity to really grow and stretch my skills.”

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Ronald Ongopa

Individual Giving

“I’ve seen families transform. I know for a fact it changes lives.”

Habitat for Humanity International is an E-Verify employer.
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Explore the positive impact Habitat for Humanity International employees help make in the world everyday through our pages below!

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    By partnering with Habitat, families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter, including improvements in health, safety, child development, economic opportunity and educational achievement.

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    Habitat’s +You thought leadership series brings together experts from around the world during live streaming events as they inform and educate our audiences about significant and pressing issues in housing today.