Americorps - Construction Crew Lead

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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

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
Benefits of Service:

* Living allowance minimum of $15,800 for a full 46½ weeks of service
* Segal Education Award of $6,195 (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

Willamette West Habitat for Humanity offers a monthly housing subsidy.