AmeriCorp Construction Crew Leader

Habitat For Humanity International; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to building sustainable homes and communities. As a Construction Crew Leader, you will lead volunteers and homeowner families in various construction tasks, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. This full-time AmeriCorps service position offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. You will be involved in exciting projects, including the construction of energy-efficient homes, and will develop valuable skills in volunteer management and construction. If you are passionate about community service and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Living allowance

Segal Education Award

Health care benefits

Free housing

Personal and medical leave

Child care benefits

Worker’s compensation insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteers in construction activities while ensuring safety on site.
• Assist with hands-on construction tasks including framing, drywall, and landscaping.

Skills

Volunteer Management

Construction Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Construction Crew Leader

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.

AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

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 work environment, thus, developing and enhancing your volunteer management and construction skills.

• Typically serve Monday – Friday 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.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley
• Nearest metropolitan area: Denver, CO
• Full-time staff: 16
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
• Expected number of homes to be built: 8
• Unique projects: Construction crew leaders will experience how our Habitat organization specializes in creating energy-efficient homes by building our first fully electric homes. Our affiliate is doubling our impact by breaking ground on 16 new homes this spring up from our past 8 homes per year. All new homes will be energy star certified. The AmeriCorps member will be able to work on homes from start to finish, learn hands-on construction skills, lead volunteers, and get to know our partner families.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).
• Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker’s compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

• Free housing

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.