AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

Habitat International; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Free transit pass

Cell phone stipend

Health care benefits

Segal Education Award

Personal and medical leave

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps service member to lead construction crews and support home-building projects in the Denver area. You will supervise volunteers, ensure safety standards, and help advance affordable housing goals while developing project-management and teamwork skills.

This year-long assignment includes on-site work several days a week and opportunities to contribute to multiple construction programs with strong community impact.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities, ensuring a safe, efficient work environment.
• Assist with hands-on construction tasks: demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing and finish carpentry.
• Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe, positive on-site experiences.
• Maintain site safety per Habitat policies and guide volunteer education and monitoring.
• Focus on home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps service member to lead construction crews and support home-building projects in the Denver area. You will supervise volunteers, ensure safety standards, and help advance affordable housing goals while developing project-management and teamwork skills.

This year-long assignment includes on-site work several days a week and opportunities to contribute to multiple construction programs with strong community impact.