Construction Crew Leader - 2022-23

Construction Crew Leader

For one year, you can 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 a real 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?

Since 1992, East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity has built and renovated more than 140 homes, housing over 450 individuals. Our community is located northeast of New Orleans, just a 40-minute drive to the south shore. The close connected network of businesses, stores, excellent schools and recreational opportunities in Slidell make it an exciting location live, serve and visit.

East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity is the only affordable home builder in eastern St. Tammany Parish. We build solely in eastern St. Tammany Parish, specifically the communities of Pearl River, Lacombe, and Slidell. Most families living in this area who earn a low to moderately low income find it nearly impossible to find housing that is within their means and a healthy environment. Currently, our build program focuses on new home construction and some renovation.

In the wake of Hurricane Ida’s wrath in 2021, East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity began doing what we do best: coming together to help. With a focus on long term recovery, we’ve focused on helping families build back stronger. We utilize local suppliers and workers to construct and rebuild resilient homes that are affordable, energy efficient and well-suited for our environment. Learn more about our organization at www.esthfh.org.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

*Living allowance $17,000 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
*Segal Education Award of $6,495, upon successful completion of service.
*Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
*Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
*Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
*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.

Preferred Qualifications

*Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
*Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
*Strong verbal communication skills.
*Experience working with volunteers, teaching or group facilitation.
*Experience working as a member of a team.
*Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.