AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal Education Award

Health care benefits

Personal and medical leave

Living allowance

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane seeks a Construction Crew Leader to guide and mentor volunteer teams on home-building projects. You will coordinate activities, enforce safety policies, and promote positive experiences for all participants on site.

Responsibilities include hands-on construction tasks, from framing and roofing to landscaping, and ensuring efficient, cooperative work within a community-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license; able to drive large pickup trucks.

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteers and homeowners in construction tasks on site.
• Ensure safety and manage on-site activities and training.
• Assist with: demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry, landscaping.

Skills

Volunteer management

Group facilitation

Teamwork

Driver's license

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The construction crew leader plays an integral part in building homes. They lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowners in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment, thus developing, and enhancing their volunteer management and construction skills.

Service activities

• 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 instruction and site monitoring.

AmeriCorps members may not perform prohibited activities as outlined in 45 CFR §2520.65 nor may they supplement, duplicate, or displace staff members in place at the host site.

Minimum expectations are outlined in the member development guidance, which will be available during the interview process, with the understanding that further trainings may be required, as determined by the host site, Habitat for Humanity International or our federal funder. AmeriCorps National members’ training may not exceed 20% of their aggregate hours.

Experience, knowledge, and skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• AmeriCorps members must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• AmeriCorps members must be at least 18 or older.
• AmeriCorps members must have a high school diploma or GED.
• AmeriCorps members may have recurring access to vulnerable populations and must satisfy the NationalService Criminal History Check eligibility criteria.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Knowledge of and willingness to promote the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International andAmeriCorps.
• Experience working with volunteers, instructing individuals, or facilitating groups.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• A current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• The ability to drive large pickup trucks (or willingness to learn).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work on ladders and heights up to two stories.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions. (Sites are often not heated during winter and not airconditioned during summer.)

Service site is an active construction site, often with rough and uneven terrain. Members will serve both indoors and outdoors during all types of weather. Construction tools will be provided. Members will have access to a shared computer station in the Habitat organization office to check service-related email and complete timesheets and reporting.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Full-time living allowance $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Part-time living allowance $10,800 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Full-time living allowance $10,800 for approximately six months of service.
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
• Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.