AmeriCorps Onsite Volunteer Facilitator

Habitat-For-Humanity; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone allowance

Boot allowance

Health insurance

Childcare support

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program seeks an Onsite Volunteer Facilitator to support site supervisors, volunteers and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating homes in Saint Paul, MN.

The role requires flexibility, the ability to manage materials, lead educational activities, participate in AmeriCorps events, and perform administrative tasks while upholding safety and program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ and U.S. citizenship or eligible resident.
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to site supervisor and volunteers on construction sites.
• Facilitate on-site educational activities about affordable housing.
• Lead volunteer crews and communicate assignments to volunteers.
• Attend AmeriCorps orientation, retreats and program events.
• Perform administrative duties and manage basic paperwork.

Skills

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Driver's license

Effective communication

Volunteer coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Construction tools knowledge

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps Service Member Full-year St. Paul, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1601

Living Allowance:

$25,500

Start Date:

Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Education Award:

$7,395*

End Date:

Friday, December 17, 2027

Reports to:

Construction Site Supervisor, National Service Program Manager

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (May-Sep)

Tuesday-Saturday (Oct-Apr)

additional benefits

In addition to the living allowance and Segal Education Award, members receive a $50/month cell phone allowance, $200 boot and tool allowance, health insurance, and may have access to childcare reimbursement. Additionally, members receive extensive training and professional development opportunities.

position summary

The Onsite Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.

• Provide support to construction site supervisor
  • Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activities
  • Review plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and tools
  • Retrieve appropriate quantities of correct materials and tools from the warehouse or other site and transport to the designated site, entering appropriate information in Warehouse Inventory database
  • Purchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchases
  • Perform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers
• Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers
  • Present background information on affordable housing and civic engagement
  • Facilitate volunteer group reflection and discussion
  • Answer questions related to Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing
• As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers on the construction site
  • Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyers
  • Teach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyers
  • Answer questions about assignments and provide feedback
  • Facilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities
• Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
  • Attend orientation at beginning of service
  • Attend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetings
  • Participate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events
• Complete administrative responsibilities
  • Check and respond to emails daily
  • Submit expense reports from items purchased with Habitat credit card
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicle
• 18 years of age or older
• A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident
• High school diploma or GED but Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Not served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Successfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checks
• Must submit contact information for one professional reference

knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve
• Adaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hours
• Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems
• Ability to work independently or in a group

essential physical requirements

• Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfaces
• Climb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and ramps
• Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehicles
• Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
• Periodically lift and move loads up to 50 pounds
• Independently operate a motor vehicle
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing

The majority of service is performed outside on construction sites, either new-build or building rehabilitation with exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, warehouse and construction noises and fumes and odors from construction materials. Basic and power construction tools, such as: hammer, wrench, screw drivers, utility knife, tape measure, scissors, drill, reciprocating saw, etc.

affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
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This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.