Construction Crew Leader 2026-27
Construction
Construction Crew Leader 2026-27
Posting Description
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.
Where will you serve?
Organization name: Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
Nearest metropolitan area: Oakland, CA
Full-time staff: 80
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 7
Number of homes to be built: 19
Activities and attractions: Our affiliate is located in California's vibrant Bay Area, where stunning natural beauty meets world-class innovation. Enjoy year-round mild weather, towering redwood forests, and easy access to beautiful beaches, lakes, and outdoor adventures. Just across the Bay from San Francisco, you'll experience the perfect balance of scenic landscapes and the energy of a globally recognized city. The Bay Area is also renowned for its rich cultural diversity and welcoming, inclusive communities, making it a place where people from all backgrounds can thrive, connect, and feel at home.
Unique projects: The AmeriCorps members will support the completion of a 10-unit townhome development in the City of Hayward and assist with our fall Build-a-Thon, which will advance construction of a 19-unit affordable housing development in the City of Walnut Creek. These 19 homes represent the second phase of the project, following the successful completion of the first phase, which delivered 23 affordable homes.
Our affiliate is committed to sustainable building practices that benefit both the environment and the families we serve. Each home is designed to be energy-efficient, helping reduce utility costs while providing safe, durable, and affordable housing for households with limited incomes.
When will you serve?
Start dates are flexible and based on this location’s availability. Talk to the hiring manager for this position about start dates during your interview process. The start date will be 4-6 weeks from receiving an offer and no earlier than September 2026.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
• Annual living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 1/2 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
• Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
• Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve
Supplemental Benefits
Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord - $1500 per month
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 developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization.
• 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.
Auto req ID
11002BR
Position Category
Volunteer Opportunity
Position Type
AmeriCorps
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Oakland, California