Careers

Ethics and safeguarding

We 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 sex offender background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

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

We hope to attract candidates who broaden our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, cultural experiences, skills, and community representation. We believe the inclusion and amplification of our differences create a more effective workplace and a more compassionate world.

We work to accomplish our diversity and inclusion goals, in part, through the following:

• A commitment to transparency by providing clear expectations to all applicants
• The promotion of hiring practices that embed and integrate equity and remove unnecessary barriers to employment
• The intentional and ongoing commitment and investment to build intercultural competency within cohorts of leadership, hiring managers, and staff
• Active partnerships with local organizations to address larger themes regarding equitable access to employment
• Observance of fair hiring practices and reporting, in accordance with equal opportunity employment regulations and organizational values

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 employment@grhabitat.org and include “Disability Accommodation” in the subject line.

Our organization is only as strong as our team, and so we care deeply about our employees’ wellbeing. We offer a competitive benefits package featuring robust paid time off, holidays, employer contributions to health plans, and various other benefits detailed below. 

Stay Healthy

Choice of four medical plans including:

• One traditional co-pay health plan
• One hybrid health plan
• Two high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), each eligible for a generous employer contribution to health savings account

Dental plan, complete with free preventative care, dental exams, and eye exams

Vision plan

Coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and/or eligible dependent

A robust 24/7 total wellbeing Employee Assistance Program complete with counseling referrals, virtual concierge services, financial and legal consultations, and other resources

Plan for the Future

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health savings accounts for qualifying HDHPs (with $1600 employer contribution)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance at no cost to you
• NYS Paid Family Leave

Take a Break 

Our Paid Time Off (PTO) accruement schedule:

• 1st year of employment: 12 days per year
• 2nd through 4th year: 20 days per year
• 5th through 9th year: 25 days per year
• 10th year and beyond: 30 days per year

Twelve paid holidays to celebrate: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Additionally, we find value in each of us making our own impact in our communities. We will pay you to volunteer! One paid day of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) annually to make an impact with an organization of your choice.

Please see below for links to all positions currently open. Given that we operate across a three-county region (Monroe, Wayne and Ontario) please take note of the job location.

Cover Letters

Along with your resume, your application material is strengthened with a cover letter. Cover letters help us learn a little bit more about you, but do not need to be extensive in length. When applicable, here are three questions we recommend you address.

1. Why are you interested in applying for the position?
2. What is attractive to you about working at Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity?
3. What special/unique personal or professional experiences or skills do you have that would help us meet our mission?

Cover letters should be attached to resumes and submitted as one document, if possible. Your resume will not be disqualified if it is submitted without a cover letter.

Selection Process

We review all applications before selecting a group of candidates to interview. Depending on the number of applications we receive, this can take up to a couple of weeks. We select candidates based on the strength of match of the position needs and the candidate’s skills and experiences, objectives, and narrative (cover letter).

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by our Human Resources (HR) department to arrange a time for the initial phone screen. Subsequent rounds of interviews will be coordinated if applicable.

Why Outlining This Process is Important to Us

Due to the volume of open positions and candidates, the HR department is often unable to follow up individually with all applicants. In most cases, you’ve reached this page because you are interested in getting more involved with Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. For this, we are grateful and want to provide as much clarity around the process as we can.

Thank you for your interest!