Habitat AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

AmeriCorps; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful completion of service

Training

Health coverage

Living allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Construction Crew Leader to direct and support volunteer teams in building and repairing homes throughout the United States, including locations like Chicago and Los Angeles. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a high school diploma or GED.

The role involves leading volunteers, maintaining safe working conditions, and contributing to community revitalization initiatives. Benefits include health coverage and an education award upon service completion.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking and teamwork.
• Ability to work full time during the program period.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities.
• Maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
• Develop volunteer management and construction skills.
• Support community outreach, neighborhood revitalization, and housing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Teamwork

General construction skills

Communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Habitat for Humanity’s AmeriCorps program seeks a Construction Crew Leader to direct volunteer teams in building and repairing homes.

Job Summary

Program: Habitat AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader
Program type: AmeriCorps State / National
Start/End: 07/02/2026 – 07/31/2027
Work schedule: Full time
Education: High school diploma or GED
Age: Minimum 18
Locations: Chicago, Washington/Baltimore, New York City (Long Island, CT, NJ, NY), Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Cleveland/Akron, Phoenix/Mesa, Los Angeles/Orange County, various others across Illinois, Wisconsin, Washington, Hawaii, California, Texas, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Arizona, South Carolina, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Utah, Vermont

Responsibilities

• Lead skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities.
• Maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
• Develop volunteer management and construction skills.
• Support community outreach, neighborhood revitalization, and housing initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age 18.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with public speaking and teamwork.
• Ability to work full time during the program period.
• English language proficiency.

Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Training.
• Health coverage.
• Living allowance.
• Childcare assistance if eligible.

Terms

• Car recommended.
• Permits working another job during off hours.
• Permits attending school during off hours.

Service Areas

• Neighborhood revitalization.
• Community outreach.
• Housing.

Skills

• Public speaking.
• Leadership.
• Teamwork.
• General construction skills.
• Communications.

Languages

English.

Application Period

From 07/02/2026 to 07/31/2027.

Contact

AmeriCorps Recruitment
322 W Lamar St
Americus GA 31709
800-422-4828
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