Construction Crew Leader - 2026 - 27

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

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 skills 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 Tuesday – Saturday 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 aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 12

Number of homes to be built: 36

Activities and attractions: Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Denver provides endless potential for adventure and exploration, with all the perks of a major metropolitan city. Metro Denver has quick access to outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, biking, camping and more. There are endless ways to get out and about in the city as well. The perks of city living include excellent bike paths and a multitude of affordable eateries, craft breweries, sports events, and music venues. At the end of each day, AmeriCorps members can rest and relax in free condos owned by Habitat Metro Denver. Each unit has private bedrooms, a full kitchen, outdoor space and designated parking. Join a community that has a lot to offer, grow as an individual, become a member of a team, and most importantly help hardworking families achieve their dreams of homeownership. Learn more at: www.habitatmetrodenver.org .

Unique projects: AmeriCorps members will be engaged with all construction programs at the affiliate including New Construction, renovations, Home Repairs, ADU’s, and aging in place.
As part of our New Construction Department, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver partners with the West Denver Renaissance Collaborative to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s). ADU’s are tiny homes that are built on the land of an existing low-income homeowner that chooses to partner with Habitat. These ADU’s prevent displacement of longtime homeowners by providing supplemental rental income to help pay rising property taxes that have become unaffordable for homeowners on a fixed income. These ADU’s also provide opportunities for the families of the homeowners including more space for multi-generational families.
Additionally, as part of our Home Preservation team, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver also partners with the Colorado Visiting Nurses Association with the CAPABLE program (Community Aging in Place – Advancing Better Living for Elders). This program completes necessary home modifications for local seniors that are prescribed by an Occupational Therapist. After modifications are complete the OT teaches the homeowner how to use these new modifications in their home. These essential modifications result in fewer falls and injuries in the home and increased mental and emotional health. This leads to fewer medical bills and allows homeowners to stay in their home longer.

When will you serve?

Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.

Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.

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.

Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord - $450 per month

Transportation allowance - Free transit pass

$25 per month cell phone stipend

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.

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.