AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Segal Education Award

Health care benefits

Personal and medical leave

Free housing

Boot stipend

Annual pass to Whitewater Center

ReStore gift card

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is seeking a Construction Crew Leader for the 2026-27 AmeriCorps term. You will lead volunteer groups and homeowner families in build activities, while ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

The role focuses on home construction tasks within affiliate operations and offers a full‑time AmeriCorps service experience, with strong opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident, 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of volunteers and homeowner families in construction tasks.
• Maintain a safe, efficient work site and model best practices.
• Supervise on-site activities across demolition, framing, insulation, drywall and finish carpentry.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Safety compliance

Construction supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Construction Crew Leader - 2026-27

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 skills 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 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.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
• Nearest metropolitan area: Charlotte, NC
• Full‑time staff: 228
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 7
• Number of homes to be built: 50
• Activities and attractions: Our offices and AmeriCorps apartments are less than 15 minutes away from uptown Charlotte, a three hour drive from the beaches of North and South Carolina, and a two hour drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition, local activities include Carowinds, The US. Whitewater Center, the Mint Museum, and the Charlotte History Museum.
• Unique projects: During the first few weeks of their service terms, members will participate in a goal creation meeting with their supervisors. These goals will be revisited at their 60‑day, mid‑year, and end‑of‑year reviews, and can be modified at any time. Our staff members have prepared to supervise their AmeriCorps members by outlining tasks for each AmeriCorps position to complete on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, and will use the completion of these tasks to see track the successes of the AmeriCorps position. We believe that member development, personal and professional growth during their term is another factor in determining the success of the project and will implement a monthly all‑AmeriCorps training day to invite guest speakers and outside organizations to speak and teach the AmeriCorps in addition to check‑ins with the Host Site Manager to ensure a positive experience for our affiliate and for the member serving.

When will you serve?

Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.

Benefits Of AmeriCorps Service

• Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• 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
• Work vehicle and boot stipend for construction AmeriCorps,
• Whitewater Center annual pass
• $100 ReStore gift card.

Qualifications

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?

Our ideal candidates:

• 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.
• A personal vehicle is required for service.