Construction Crew Leader
For one year, 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 an 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 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.

• Organization name: Helena Area HFH
• Nearest metropolitan area: Helena, MT
• Full-time staff: 16
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 2
• Number of homes to be built: 15
• Activities and attractions: Helena, nestled in the heart of Montana, offers a delightful blend of history, nature, and culture. Explore Last Chance Gulch, a pedestrian-only street with shops and galleries. Wander Reeder's Alley, a historic cobblestone road. Hike Mount Helena for scenic views. Visit the Montana State Capitol, dive into history at the Montana Historical Society, and enjoy the whimsical Great Northern Carousel. Outdoorsy AmeriCorps members can enjoy hunting, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, and so much more!
• Unique projects: Building all electric and energy efficient homes, learning how the blower door testing works, which reduces energy consumption from excess air leakage, avoiding moisture condensation problems, determining whether mechanical ventilation is needed to provide acceptable fresh air and maintain indoor air quality in the homes. Leading a team of skilled volunteers with Critical Home Repair for those aging in place.

• Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• 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.

• Free housing

• 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.