Construction Crew Leader - Repairs

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 member serving in this role will be part of the AmeriCorps team that will give the necessary boost to significantly increase the number of families our affiliate is able to serve through our Critical Home Repair (CHR), Aging in Place, and Home Preservation programs.Typically serve Tuesday - Saturday on the build site. AmeriCorps members will work alongside homeowners, volunteers, and Habitat staff as they learn and teach the skills needed to safely and effectively repair homes throughout our community. 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.

• Assist with repair projects in the Critical Home Repair, Aging in Place, and Home Preservation programs.
• Occasionally assist with all aspects of new construction project tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
• 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 instruction and site monitoring. Attend safety trainings with our construction staff.
• Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and homebuyer families working on site.

This position will focus on home repair 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 - Repairs members will be a part of the largest volume of annual homes every repaired by our affiliate, providing life-changing upgrades, repairs, and adaptations to homes in the process. Each project is uniquely tailored to the needs of the homeowner and provides both interior and exterior improvements to the structure like roof repair or replacement, repainting, siding repair, building accessibility ramps, repairing or replacing fencing, and many other tasks. In addition, our Home Repair team is now involved in the CAPABLE program, which aims to take a more holistic approach to the services our affiliate provides. In partnership with an Occupational Therapist, recommendations are given based on the specific physical needs of the homeowner, and Habitat SKKC can then provide accessibility changes to the home like installing grab bars, improving stairs and walkways, modifying bathrooms for wheelchair access, and other adaptations to the home. AmeriCorps members will work alongside homeowners, volunteers, and Habitat staff as they learn and teach the skills needed to complete each project safely and effectively. 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.