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.
This position will focus on home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
- Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston
- Nearest metropolitan area: Boston, MA
- Full-time staff: 20
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
- Number of homes to be built: 14
- Activities and attractions: Our affiliate is located in Boston, where there are many historical sites to visit, as well as various museums and attractions. Some attractions include the Boston Common, New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Boston Children's Museum, the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, and Fenway Park, just to name a few. There are also a lot of good outdoor activities in and around Boston, various nature preserves with hiking and walking trails, boat tours in Boston Harbor, and beaches to visit and explore.
- Unique projects: In the next few months, we will begin construction on a two unit building that will be built with Passive House guidelines. Although we are not intending on getting this building Passive House certified, the construction of this house will be something we have never done before. Our affiliate strives for environmentally focused building whenever possible. Working under these guidelines will provide our staff and AmeriCorps with knowledge and tools to provide the best housing possible for all of our future homeowners.
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
- Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord ($600 per month)
- Transportation stipend / gas card ($120 per month)
- Habitat ReStore gift card ($250)
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.
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Habitat AmeriCorps
Nov 13, 2024