Construction Crew Leader - 2026 - 27

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.

• 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: Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity

• Nearest metropolitan area: Denver/Colorado Springs

• Full-time staff: 4

• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1

• Number of homes to be built: 1-2

• Activities and attractions: Nestled in the “Heart of the Rockies,” Chaffee County offers an incredible setting for an AmeriCorps member. Known for its mild “banana belt” climate, the area boasts the highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado, giving members instant access to world-class hiking on the Colorado Trail. Flowing through the county is the Arkansas River, a premier destination for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and Gold Medal trout fishing, highlighted by Browns Canyon National Monument. For year-round recreation, members can enjoy Mount Princeton Hot Springs and uncrowded skiing at Monarch Mountain. Beyond outdoor adventure, our communities are rich in culture. Salida features Colorado’s largest National Historic District and its first Certified Creative District. Together, Salida and Buena Vista offer thriving arts scenes, local breweries, and iconic community festivals like FIBArk. It is an ideal, welcoming environment for a rewarding service year.

• Unique projects:
  
  The AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader will support several key projects that reflect our affiliate’s growth and community impact. The member will help build our first triplex, gaining hands-on experience with multi-family construction, including framing, utility coordination, and fire-wall requirements. They will also support our partnership with the Town of Buena Vista by helping implement energy-efficient, electric-ready home features such as heat pumps and high-efficiency water heaters.

  The member will contribute to smart-growth and sustainability efforts through high-density housing construction, waste reduction practices, and material diversion for reuse through our ReStore. Additionally, they may assist with Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative projects, providing critical home repairs, weatherization, and accessibility improvements for low-income homeowners, seniors, and veterans.

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

• 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.

Supplemental Benefits

• Free housing

• Transportation allowance

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.

• A personal vehicle is required for service.