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 and volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County
• Nearest metropolitan area: Seattle, WA
• Full-time staff: 74
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 21
• Number of homes to be built: 38
• Activities and attractions: In your off hours, hike the wilderness of Mt. Rainier, explore the rain forests and beaches of Olympic National Park, and enjoy a thriving Seattle music scene, among the many other outdoor and cultural adventures that await. Come serve, learn, and explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
• Unique projects: Construction crew leaders will be a part of the largest volume of annual homes every built by our affiliate, primarily supporting our 26-home development that is part of a larger 56 home 2-phase project over the next 3 years. These homes are in the heart of the South Park neighborhood and will be providing affordability in a region that has a median home sale price that is double that of the national average. AmeriCorps members will work alongside future homeowners, volunteers, and Habitat staff as they learn and teach the skills needed to build homes safely and affordably. As part of the Habitat SKKC affiliate, they will also have the chance to engage with our community through our annual Women, Pride, and Veteran Build events, participate in career development trainings, and continue to advance our relationships with BIPOC homebuyers and developers through our Black Home Initiative partnership, and future projects with African Community Housing & Development.

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: up to $750 per month
• Transportation: vehicle available for carpool
• Rain gear, tools, and work boots provided

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.