Now Hiring AmeriCorps Service Volunteers
Positions start July 28
Construction Crew Lead
This opportunity is ideal for a gap year, allowing you to work in a team-oriented environment that values belonging and diversity. You will join a trusted local affiliate with decades of experience supporting AmeriCorps members. Enjoy the beautiful Colorado lifestyle with mountain views and activities.
What about uncertainty around federal budgets? Habitat for Humanity of St. Vrain Valley is committed to supporting our AmeriCorps members. If cuts affect positions, we’ll help you stay with the affiliate as an intern with similar benefits of the AmeriCorps program for the remainder of your term.
Perks
- Affordable Housing in Colorado provided
- Receive a living stipend during your service term
- Earn an education award upon successful completion
- Engage in career development and leadership training
- Gain hands-on experience in construction skills
- Enjoy networking opportunities for professional growth
- Enhance your resume with an internationally recognized organization
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.
Experience, knowledge, and skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- AmeriCorps members must be a U.S. Citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
- AmeriCorps members must be at least 18 or older.
- AmeriCorps members must have a high school diploma or GED.
- AmeriCorps members may have recurring access to vulnerable populations and must satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria.
- Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of and willingness to promote the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
- Experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity or other National Service program(s).
- A second language is highly desirable, with the preferred language being Spanish.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Experience working with volunteers, instructing individuals, or facilitating groups.
- Experience working as a member of a team.
- Public speaking experience.
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