Construction Positions

• Construction Crew Leader - 2024-25
• Construction Electrical Crew Leader - 2024-25

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 and home repair aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Administration Positions

Digital Media and Marketing VISTA - 2024-25

• Research, develop and document a marketing and communications plan, including social media, e-mail, print materials, fundraising support, website management, local radio, and television.
• Research, develop and implement systems to to accurately track and record marketing and communications plan-related data, ensuring sustainability.

Home Repair Client Coordinator - 2024-25

• Coordinate existing programs to recruit homeowner applicants for the Home Repair program.
• Collaborate with applicants to orientate them on the program and assist individuals and families throughout the process of completing the home repair application.
• Work with the homeowner services staff to review and select individuals and families based on established criteria and regulations.
• Track and collect demographic data of homeowners selected Working on an online project and task management system to track the status of the applicants.
• Optionally, and with authorization of the Home Ownership Director, help repair homes alongside homeowner families as they complete their home repair program requirements.

Homeowner Advocate - Affordable Mortgage Solutions - 2024-25

• Coordinate existing programs to recruit homeowner applicants for the Home Repair program.
• Collaborate with applicants to orientate them on the program and assist individuals and families throughout the process of completing the home repair application.
• Work with the homeowner services staff to review and select individuals and families based on established criteria and regulations.
• Track and collect demographic data of homeowners selected Working on an online project and task management system to track the status of the applicants.
• Optionally, and with authorization of the Home Ownership Director, help repair homes alongside homeowner families as they complete their home repair program requirements.

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

• Free housing -OR- housing stipend paid directly to your landlord ($450 per month)
• Relocation reimbursement ($500)

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.

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.