Construction Crew Leader - 2024-25

Habitat for Humanity International; Evergreen (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a full-time AmeriCorps service position as a Construction Crew Leader, where you will lead volunteers in building and repairing homes. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact in the community. You will develop your construction and volunteer management skills by overseeing various building projects, from new constructions to critical home repairs. Join a passionate team in a beautiful location, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, and contribute to sustainable housing solutions that empower families and enrich lives.

Benefits

Living allowance of $18,700

Segal Education Award of $7,395

Health care benefits

Personal and medical leave

Housing stipend of $500 per month

Worker's compensation insurance

Child care benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, 18+, with a high school diploma or GED.
• Passionate about serving the community and gaining hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction activities with volunteers and homeowner families.
• Ensure site safety and maintain efficient work environment.
• Assist with various hands-on construction tasks.

Skills

Volunteer Management

Construction Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Description

Construction Crew Leader

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 skilled 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 Monday – Friday 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 and home repair aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity
• Nearest metropolitan area: Denver, CO
• Full-time staff: 7
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 2
• Expected number of homes to be built: 4
• Expected number of homes to be repaired: 25
• Activities and attractions: Our organization is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains outside of Denver, Colorado. Located between a large metropolitan area and a beautiful mountain range, there is plenty to do all year round. The Denver metro area is well-known for its many sports teams, music, culture, and easy access to nature. Evergreen and the surrounding mountain towns are small communities filled with many local businesses and surrounded by state parks and open space.
• Unique projects: Blue Spruce Habitat is committed to resource and energy-efficient building practices. All of our homes are built to Energy Star standards that help with energy conservation as well as reducing long-term costs for our homeowners.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).
• 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

• Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord - $500 per month

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?

• 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.

Auto req ID: 9653BR

Position Category: Volunteer Opportunity

Position Type: AmeriCorps

Geographic Location: North America

Location: Evergreen, CO