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.
- 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 for Rhode Island, South County
- Nearest metropolitan area: Providence, Rhode Island
- Full-time staff: 7
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
- Number of homes to be built: 6
- Activities and attractions: Washington County, Rhode Island is known for its extensive coastline, charming towns, and rich history. There are an abundance of beautiful beaches like Narragansett and Scarborough, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. There are also many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts from biking on the South County Bike Path to kayaking in the salt ponds or fishing at any of the numerous freshwater ponds. Additionally Washington County is known for amazing seafood restaurants and historic taverns as well as many seasonal festivals. There is always something to do here in Rhode Island.
- Unique projects: The construction of 22 single-family units of affordable housing will be extremely unique, especially given 20 of the 22 units will be built with modular construction technologies, a first for our affiliate. The Construction Crew Leader will be learning this new construction method right alongside us.
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
- Low-cost housing ($200 per month)
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 01, 2024