What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps - Onsite Volunteer Facilitator 1700hrs position at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity?

AmeriCorps Member – Onsite Volunteer Facilitator (1,700 hrs)

Living Allowance : 25,500

Start Date :

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Education Award : 7,395

End Date :

Friday, August 14, 2026

Reports to :

Construction Site Supervisor, National Service Program Manager

Schedule :

Monday-Friday (May-Sep)

Tuesday-Saturday (Oct-Apr)

additional benefits

In addition to the living allowance and Segal Education Award, members receive a $50 / month cell phone allowance, $200 boot and tool allowance, health insurance, and may have access to childcare reimbursement. Additionally, members receive extensive training and professional development opportunities.

position summary

The Onsite Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.

essential responsibilities

Provide support to construction site supervisor

Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activities

Review plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and tools

Retrieve appropriate quantities of correct materials and tools from the warehouse or other site and transport to the designated site, entering appropriate information in Warehouse Inventory database

Purchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchases

Perform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers

Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers

Present background information on affordable housing and civic engagement

Facilitate volunteer group reflection and discussion

Answer questions related to Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing

As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers and homebuyers on the construction site

Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyers

Teach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyers

Answer questions about assignments and provide feedback

Facilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities

Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned

Attend orientation at beginning of service

Attend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetings

Participate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events

Complete administrative responsibilities

Check and respond to emails daily

Submit expense reports from items purchased with Habitat credit card

Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicle

essential qualifications

18 years of age or older

A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident

High school diploma or GED but Bachelor’s degree preferred

Not served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)

Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Successfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checks

Must submit contact information for one professional reference

knowledge, skills and abilities

Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve

Adaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hours

Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems

Ability to work independently or in a group

Prior volunteer experience preferred

essential physical requirements

Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfaces

Climb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and ramps

Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehicles

Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication

Periodically lift and move loads up to 50 pounds

Independently operate a motor vehicle

Must wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing

service environment

The majority of service is performed outside on construction sites, either new-build or building rehabilitation with exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, warehouse and construction noises and fumes and odors from construction materials. Basic and power construction tools, such as : hammer, wrench, screw drivers, utility knife, tape measure, scissors, drill, reciprocating saw, etc.

affirmative action and equal opportunity employer

The Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following : recruitment, employment advertising, selection, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training and apprenticeship opportunities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities for interviews and for service positions. The Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program strives to engage men and women from a wide variety of cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, ages and abilities.

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