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AmeriCorps – Construction Crew Leader Position
AmeriCorps was created in 1994 to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement when it matters most. Habitat for Humanity International was one for the first organizations to partner with AmeriCorps. For the past 25 years, Habitat AmeriCorps has provided opportunities for individuals to learn new skills, such as volunteer engagement, project management and homebuilding.
For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The Construction crew leader plays an integral part in building and repairing homes. Lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient, and work environment, thus developing, and enhancing your volunteer management and construction skills.
- Typically serve Tuesday – Saturday on the build site.
- Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
- Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects.
- Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site.
- Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring.
This position will focus on home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Learn new skills while giving to the community.
AmeriCorps was created in 1994 to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement when it matters most. Habitat for Humanity International was one for the first organizations to partner with AmeriCorps. For the past 25 years, Habitat AmeriCorps has provided opportunities for individuals to learn new skills, such as volunteer engagement, project management and homebuilding.
Habitat AmeriCorps is a hands-on experience that provides individuals with an opportunity to learn and develop new skills and confidence while serving a critical role in helping Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future for themselves and their families. Habitat AmeriCorps members serve on an active build site or at a local Habitat assisting homeowner families, volunteers and staff.