Loveland Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Position - Construction Crew Leader

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**Please Note: All applications must be submitted through the following link:

https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/19-20-loveland-hfh-national-construction-crew-leader

AmeriCorps is a national service year program and we are looking for a member to serve a 10.5 month commitment in Loveland, CO.

Construction crew leaders play an integral part in building and repairing more homes, leading to better neighborhoods and communities. As a construction crew leader, you will lead and develop groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families in construction activities all while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. Using volunteer management techniques, you will manage volunteers and homeowner families as they assist in the building of new homes and/or repairing existing homes or completing weatherization projects. Together, you will perform hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.

Please Note: while construction experience is helpful, it is not required.

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)

* Valid driver’s license and ability to meet host site’s insurance requirements

* Personal vehicle

Helpful Qualifications:

* Previous experience with a residential homebuilder or a construction AmeriCorps member

* Experience with power tools

* Ability to drive large pick-up trucks (or willingness to learn)

* Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps

* Ability to work with a diverse group of people

* Strong verbal communication skills

* Experience working with volunteers, teaching or group facilitation

* Experience working as a member of a larger team

* Knowledge of community development practices

* Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel

* * Living allowance minimum of $15,570 for a full 46½ weeks of service

* Segal Education Award of $6,095 (upon successful completion of service) - lifetime maximum of 2

* Affordable Care Act-compliant health plan.

* Personal and sick days - approximately 10 days total.

* Student Loan Forbearance (if eligible)

* Child Care Benefits (if eligible)

* Approx. 10 holidays (dependent on service location)

* Member Assistance Program (MAP) - offers free services, such as counseling and financial planning resources

Loveland Habitat for Humanity will provide AmeriCorps members with $300 worth of support in the form of a housing, utility, student loan subsidy or grocery or gas gift cards. *This is in addition to the stipend provided by the AmeriCorps program.

Loveland Habitat for Humanity
Fifty-two miles north of Denver, Loveland Colorado is based at the mouth of the Big Thompson canyon with a population of 71,755. Since 2014, we have grown in population by 6.3% and expect the growth to increase by 10% in the next ten years. We offer a beautiful small town community that provides opportunity for hiking, biking, skiing, and beautiful scenery. We are also about an hour away from scenic Rocky Mountain National Park. Please visit our website.

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: $1,332.00 /month