AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader — Build Homes

Habitat International; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Segal Education Award

Annual living allowance (approx. $20,4

Forbearance on student loans

Leave days

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a Construction Crew Leader for a one-year AmeriCorps service position in Richmond, VA. You will lead volunteer groups in home construction activities, supervise hands-on tasks, and ensure a safe, productive work site while developing construction and volunteer management skills.

The role emphasizes in-person service, teamwork, and a focus on affordable housing projects in the Richmond area.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of volunteers and homeowner families on construction activities.
• Supervise and participate in hands-on tasks including demolition, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing and finish carpentry.
• Maintain a safe, efficient work environment and model best practices for safety and site monitoring.
• Coordinate volunteer activities, ensure positive experiences for participants, and manage small teams on site.
• Focus on home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Skills

Volunteer management

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

In-person service

Safety awareness

Construction basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This page is about our work in the North America region.

Habitat for Humanity , founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringingall people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning,accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being aworkplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects avariety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.