Julia Schafer
About Julia Schafer
Julia Schafer is a Senior Engagement Associate at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in various roles within the organization and has experience in research and volunteer facilitation.
Work at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Julia Schafer has served as the Senior Engagement Associate at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity since 2021. In this role, she focuses on community engagement initiatives within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Engagement Associate at the same organization from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she contributed to the organization as a Construction Volunteer Facilitator through AmeriCorps from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Julia Schafer earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Grinnell College, where she studied Religion/Religious Studies and Environmental Studies from 2014 to 2018. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in community engagement and environmental issues, which she applies in her current role.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Julia Schafer worked at Wellington Management, Inc. as a Receptionist from 2010 to 2014 in Saint Paul, MN. She also held roles at Grinnell College, including a Student Researcher position for two months in 2016 and as an Editor and Contributor from 2017 to 2018.
Volunteer Experience
Julia Schafer has a history of volunteer work, particularly with AmeriCorps, where she served as a Construction Volunteer Facilitator at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity from 2018 to 2019. This experience allowed her to engage directly with community building efforts and gain practical skills in volunteer management.