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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 aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

Organization name: Habitat for Humanity North Central Connecticut
Nearest metropolitan area: Hartford, CT
Full-time staff: 24
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
Number of homes to be built: 6
Activities and attractions: Nestled in the middle of the state, Hartford is a great location to explore the beauty of Connecticut and many major East Coast cities. With scenic hiking, trail systems, and numerous local New England destinations to the north – ample activities and excursions await!
Unique projects: Habitat for Humanity of North Central CT will engage in the development and construction of 8, new construction, singlefamily, Zero-Energy-Ready homes throughout this AmeriCorps grant period. Construction Crew Leaders will experience how our affiliate specializes in creating energy-efficient homes using cutting-edge Green Building techniques. Members in this role have the opportunity to work on various stages of these homes and lead volunteers from across our community.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ 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.
Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
Personal and professional development opportunities.
Child care benefits, if you qualify.
Worker's compensation insurance.

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.
Pursuant to current Habitat for Humanity policy, this position requires full vaccination against COVID-19, except to the extent such requirement is prohibited by applicable law.

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.

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.
A personal vehicle is required for service.

Auto req ID

10962BR

Position Category

Volunteer Opportunity

Position Type

AmeriCorps

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Hartford, CT