Construction Crew Leader 2026-27 | Habitat for Humanity

Habitat For Humanity International; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Job summary

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Construction Crew Leader for a one-year AmeriCorps service position. You will lead groups of volunteers and homeowner families in hands-on construction, while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment and building your volunteer management and construction skills.

This full-time, in-person role focuses on home construction, rehabilitation and weatherization projects in the Tacoma area, offering a living allowance, education award and

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident aged 18 or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Ability to work full-time in person in Tacoma, WA.
• Experience working on a team and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities.
• Maintain a safe, efficient work site and supervise tasks.
• Assist with hands-on construction tasks including demolition, framing, insulation, drywall, roofing and landscaping.
• Coordinate with Habitat staff and provide positive volunteer experiences on site.

Skills

Volunteer management

Construction

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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 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.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
• Nearest metropolitan area: Tacoma, WA
• Full‑time staff: 48
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
• Number of homes to be built: 30
• Activities and attractions: Tacoma, the third largest city in the state of Washington, lies on beautiful Puget Sound. Tacoma is a major destination for outdoor enthusiasts and just a short distance from the things that have attracted so many to the Pacific Northwest - Mt Rainier National Park, Pike Place Market in Seattle, and the Pacific Ocean coastline.
• Unique projects: Construction crew leaders will work alongside our experienced construction staff learning valuable skills in residential construction and rehabilitation. They will actively engage with and lead volunteers through tasks. Affinity builds such as Women Build, PRIDE Build, Veterans Build, and Collegiate Challenge offer the opportunity to experience diversity and camaraderie with the community while helping build homes alongside the people who will live in them.

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.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker’s compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

• Free housing

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?

Our ideal candidates:

• 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 bringing all 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 a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety 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.