Construction Crew Leader - 2026-27
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 skilled 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: West Orange HFH
- Nearest metropolitan area: Orlando, FL
- Full-time staff: 16
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
- Number of homes to be built: 10
- Activities and attractions: West Orange Habitat for Humanity is located near Orlando boasting a beautiful climate with natural resources of lakes and beaches and close to Walt Disney World and other theme parks, choices of interest, entertainment, culture and nature. We promise an experience of reward you will remember as we celebrate 35 years and 7 years hosting AmeriCorps members. You’ll become a part of a close-knit community where you will be prepared to succeed, encouraged to lead and challenged to excel. Since 1990, West Orange Habitat has served West Orange County working with donors, volunteers and the community in new construction and neighborhood revitalization. www.westorangehabitat.org
- Unique projects: Our AmeriCorps positions will be directly engaged in several high-impact, unique initiatives that are central to our affiliate’s growth and community footprint. Members will drive the following key projects:
Constructing 10 Homes from the Ground Up: This is a rare opportunity for members to experience the entire lifecycle of residential construction. From breaking ground and framing to the final finishes, members will lead the physical creation of 10 brand-new homes, gaining unparalleled, hands-on building experience.
Neighborhood Revitalization of Non-Habitat Homes: Beyond new builds, members will champion our broader community repair initiatives. They will lead critical exterior repairs, weatherization, and beautification projects on existing, non-Habitat homes in our target neighborhoods, allowing us to preserve affordable housing and uplift entire communities at scale.
Working with New, Excited Habitat Families: Members will work side-by-side on the build site with future Habitat homeowners completing their “sweat equity” hours. This unique initiative allows members to directly mentor, encourage, and partner with families who are actively working toward the dream of homeownership.
Leadership in Homebuilding and Celebration Events: Members won’t just work behind the scenes—they will take center stage. They will participate in and lead high-visibility affiliate events, from ceremonial wall-raisings and home dedications to signature fundraising campaigns, developing essential skills in public relations, event execution, and nonprofit leadership.
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 August 2025.
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 (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.
- Grocery gift card ($300 per month)
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.
- A personal vehicle is required for service.
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.