What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Crew Leader - 2024-25 position at Habitat AmeriCorps?
Construction Crew Leader
For one year, you can 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 a real 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.
This position will focus on home construction, home repair, and neighborhood revitalization aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
Supplemental Benefits
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:
For one year, you can 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 a real 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, home repair, and neighborhood revitalization aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
- Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area
- Nearest metropolitan area: Salt Lake City, UT
- Full-time staff: 12
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
- Number of homes to be built: 4
- Activities and attractions: Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity is in a beautiful region rich in outdoor activities and natural retreats. Ski /snowboard the mountains and the BEST snow on earth. Hike the 1000's of miles of mountain trails. Visit/hike the many wonders in Bryce Canyon, Moab, Arches and Zion National Parks! Visit the countless historical sites. Shop and stroll down Park City Main Street. Take a day trip to Bear Lake and go boating or paddle boarding. Head south to Las Vegas, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon. Enjoy lively restaurants and cafes or live music throughout the year. The possibilities are limitless. Salt Lake City has something to offer everybody.
- Unique projects: We believe that all of our projects are unique. Each project is designed with the family in mind and we make modifications as needed. By constructing homes for low-moderate income families we are strengthen resilience and growth for the participants and the AmeriCorps members. Providing exterior repairs and beautification gives back to the community. All of our programs create an opportunity for staff, applicants and volunteers to come together and lift up those in need.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
- Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 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
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.
