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, neighborhood revitalization, and volunteer services aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna
• Nearest metropolitan area: Baltimore, MD
• Full-time staff: 26
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
• Number of homes to be built: 2
• Activities and attractions: Our home office in Bel Air, MD is situated in a suburban area, 25 minutes away from many attractions such as Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Walter's Art Museum, and Camden Yards. Our region also has that "small-town" community experience. Folks can enjoy historic Chesapeake Bay towns such as Havre de Grace, take a hike in Susquehanna State Park, or pick up fresh fruit & vegetables from the numerous local farms in the area. Enjoy local museums including the Edgar Allan Poe House, B&O Railroad Museum, and Baltimore Museum of Art. We are also less than two hours away from Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
• Unique projects: Members will assist with our annual Brush with Kindness event led by our Repair Program. Our affiliate partners with Bayside Community Network (a nonprofit that works with people with special needs) in revitalizing their residents' homes. Members will assist in coordinating volunteers in the construction of our affiliate's very first triplex at village drive in Havre de Grace, MD. Members will assist in the construction of a Habi-Tech home build in Elkton, MD.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $17,600 for approximately 10 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $6,895, upon successful completion of service.
• 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 ($225 per month)
• Grocery gift card ($150 per month)
• One-time boot stipend ($100)

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.