Construction Crew Lead

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The start date for this position will be March 26th and offers a stipend of $13,700.

As a Construction Crew Leader, you are integral to our goals of building more homes and better neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with hands on construction tasks including, but not limited to, site prep, framing, roofing, finish carpentry, landscaping and clean up. Additionally, you will lead small groups of volunteers, providing them with on-site orientations and safety talks and ensuring that they are well-employed while on work sites. On occasion, you may participate in larger community projects or affiliate events.

Please Note: while construction experience is helpful, it is not required. This is an AmeriCorps member role. You will serve our organization through AmeriCorps in a year of service.

Required Qualifications:

* 18 years of age or older
* U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
* High school diploma or GED equivalent (or agree to work towards one while serving)
* Driver's license
* Personal vehicle
* Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrain
* Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis
* Ability to work on ladders and heights of up to two-stories
* Ability to work in varying weather conditions - sites are often not heated during winter and not air-conditioned during summer

Helpful Qualifications:

* Ability (or willingness to learn) to drive large pick-up trucks
* Experience with power tools
* Experience working with volunteers or teaching/group facilitation experience

Benefits of Service:

* AmeriCorps National living allowance of $13,700 (paid over the full 46.5 weeks of full-time service)
* Segal Education Award of $5,920 (upon successful completion of service) - lifetime maximum of 2
* Affordable Care Act compliant health care plan (Habitat pays the monthly premiums)
* Student Loan Forbearance (if eligible)
* Child Care Benefits (if eligible)
* 10 personal/sick leave days
* Approx. 10 holidays (dependent on service location)
* Member Assistance Program (MAP) - offers free services, such as counseling and financial planning resources

What’s in it for you?

At the end of the service year, you will have helped us complete 2 new builds, and as a result, serve 2 families. In addition, you will have recruited and/or managed approximately 200 volunteers in the building, rehabilitation or repair of homes.

What’s needed to apply?

* Resume (tell us about your experience)
* Motivation Statement (express why you want to serve)
Application here: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/hfh-snohomish-county-national-construction-crew-leader

Please contact Katie Rickel if you are interested in learning more information: krickel@habitatsnohomish.org or 425-405-7156.