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Join Our Team
At Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, we build more than just homes; we cultivate a warm and inclusive work culture where everyone feels valued and welcomed. Our commitment to creating safe and supportive communities extends beyond the people we serve to our own team members. With a friendly and flexible approach, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. From our dedicated volunteers to our passionate staff, everyone contributes to our mission of providing affordable housing with a sense of camaraderie and purpose. Whether it’s through team-building activities, open communication channels, or ongoing professional development opportunities, we strive to create an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. At Orange Habitat, we believe that our collective strength lies in our diversity, and we’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our Core Values
Remembering that our mission is bigger than ourselves, we recognize that we always have more to learn and that success depends on others.
- We balance the needs of the organization with our personal needs and those of the greater community.
- We are open-minded and willing to accept feedback without getting defensive.
- We listen to outside voices including those we serve.
- We are always growing and learning.
We do what is right, even if it is difficult or unpopular, by having honest conversations, valuing diverse perspectives, and boldly acting to further Habitat’s mission.
- We take risks and act boldly to try new things.
- We are honest and solve problems proactively.
- We have transparency in decision making and encourage open dialogue.
- We show up as our authentic selves, recognizing this is not always safe or easy.
- We speak truth to power even when there may be
We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission by acting with integrity, putting forth our best work, and learning from success and failure.
- We give feedback with graceful candor, careful not to shame anyone for mistakes.
- We own up to our mistakes and use failure as an opportunity to learn.
- We set clear expectations and standards through consistent open communication.
- We give our teammates the benefit of the doubt, trusting them to follow through.
Join Our Team!
Habitat employs over 35 people and continues to grow as we look to serve more people in Orange County.
Employees are paid a competitive salary and receive benefits including holidays and paid time off, health insurance, 401k, and long and short-term disability insurance.
All Are Welcome
Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy. All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views, or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.
Awards
Orange Habitat has received numerous awards for our impact in the community, all led by our dedicated staff of nearly 40 people. Our recent awards include:
- 2024 Homeownership Development Award for Gattis Court by North Carolina Housing Finance Agency
- 2023 Neighborhood Builder Award by Bank of America
- 2023 Innovative Business of the Year by the Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce
- 2021 Corporate Philanthropy Award by the Triangle Business Journal
- 2020 Community Impact Award by the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
- 2020 GSK IMPACT award
- 2019 Non-Profit of the Year by the Hillsborough Chamber
Contact Us!
For more information on working at Orange Habitat, contact Alyn Valdivia, Human Resources Manager.
