Habitat AmeriCorps Construction Systems Development

AmeriCorps; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education Award

Health Coverage

Training

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity in Georgia seeks an AmeriCorps VISTA member to help develop and implement enhanced construction operations plans on build sites, improving processes and safety practices.

You will document procedures, train volunteers, and support housing projects under a national service program with living allowances and education awards.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with outreach and volunteer mobilization is helpful.
• Willingness to learn construction-related processes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support construction operations planning and process improvements.
• Help develop manuals and training to sustain program impact.
• Assist in safety, scheduling, and site operations on build sites.

Skills

Team Work

Computers/Technology

General Skills

Recruitment

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Public Speaking

Communications

Writing/Editing

Education

Some college

Job description

Habitat for Humanity's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong, stable communities. Since our founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 46 million people build or improve the place they call home. Last year, Habitat for Humanity helped more than 7.1 million people build or improve the place they call home. An additional 5 million people gained the potential to improve their housing conditions through our training and advocacy efforts. For one year, you can get paid to help build sustainable solutions in the community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. With Habitat AmeriCorps, you can serve in your community or in several locations through the United States. Serve on an active build site or at a local Habitat office assisting homeowner families, volunteers and staff members. Help strengthen communities through a year of service with Habitat AmeriCorps.

Member Duties

The construction systems development VISTA member creates, documents and implements a plan to improve construction operations. Explore construction processes and systems currently in place to help identify best practices and areas for improvement. Develop and implement an enhanced construction operations plan that addresses preparation, planning, scheduling, home repairs, green building techniques and work site safety. Test, evaluate and revise the project plan; develop manuals and training to ensure sustainability beyond your service.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Relocation Allowance
• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

Service Areas

• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Community Outreach
• Housing

Skills

• Team Work
• Computers/Technology
• General Skills
• Recruitment
• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Communications
• Writing/Editing

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Habitat AmeriCorps Construction Systems Development

Program Start/End Date

09/08/2025 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

GEORGIA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 02/02/2025 To 12/31/2027

Contact

AmeriCorps Recruitment

322 W Lamar St

Americus GA 31709

800-422-4828

[e-mail]

https://bit.ly/3wj0jfj

Listing ID 59688