Construction Crew Leader - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45237
About the Job
For 10 ½ months, you can get paid a sustainable wage, to build solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This part-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.
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.
- Hour options are 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 instruction and site monitoring.
- Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and homeowner families working on site.
- Collaborate with construction staff to identify skilled, enthusiastic volunteers, cultivating their involvement in Habitat’s work (i.e. encourage them to considering being trained as regular site leaders and/or returning volunteers).
- Provide on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and homeowner families.
- Help with materials management on site and at the local Habitat warehouse and storage trailers. Pick up and organize materials needed for projects.
- Set up and cleanup project sites.
- Maintain site logs for each project to assess progress and next steps.
- Participate in regular planning, safety committee and debriefing meetings.
- Twice-a-year, assist with the bi-annual Rock the Block event by assisting with material organization, project pre-work, leading a site or being part of a truck team
- On occasion, member may participate in larger community projects, such as lot cleanups, community gardens, etc.
- Attend and participate in select Habitat organization events; responsibilities may include set up, clean up and engaging with attendees, informing them about the AmeriCorps program, our Habitat organization’s mission, Neighborhood Revitalization programming, and how to become a volunteer or homeowner family.
This position will focus on home construction, home repair, and neighborhood revitalization aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
Cincinnati, OH is a wonderful place to live and serve, with activities every weekend, amazing museums, multiple professional and minor league sports teams, and many beautiful parks. We are also within driving distance to some great hiking spots and outdoor activities.
Since 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati has built, renovated, or repaired more than 680 homes throughout a 9-county, 3-state region (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana). We are one of the top 40 largest local Habitat for Humanity organizations in the country, and we believe that AmeriCorps members are truly one of the reasons we have been able to reach this goal.
AmeriCorps members will receive on the job training and have opportunities to achieve their developmental goals. They gain nonprofit experience and a deeper understanding of the need for affordable housing, while helping our organization reach our goal of providing affordable homeownership for 17 families in the upcoming fiscal year. For more information visit our website at www.habitatcincinnati.org.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service:
Cincinnati, OH is a wonderful place to live and serve, with activities every weekend, amazing museums, multiple professional and minor league sports teams, and many beautiful parks. We are also within driving distance to some great hiking spots and outdoor activities.
Since 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati has built, renovated, or repaired more than 680 homes throughout a 9-county, 3-state region (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana). We are one of the top 40 largest local Habitat for Humanity organizations in the country, and we believe that AmeriCorps members are truly one of the reasons we have been able to reach this goal.
AmeriCorps members will receive on the job training and have opportunities to achieve their developmental goals. They gain nonprofit experience and a deeper understanding of the need for affordable housing, while helping our organization reach our goal of providing affordable homeownership for 17 families in the upcoming fiscal year. For more information visit our website at www.habitatcincinnati.org.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service:
- Living allowance $9,000 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
- Segal Education Award of $3,247.50, 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. Details can be found at americorpschildcare.com.
- Employee Assistance Program, which offers 24/7 behavioral health support.
- 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 larger team.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
- Ability to drive large pickup trucks (or willingness to learn).
- Previous experience with a residential homebuilder or as a construction AmeriCorps member.
- Experience with power tools.
- Knowledge of community development practices.
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Apply through the following link: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/americorps/construction-crew-leader-2022-23 7803br
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.
Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati:
Our Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.Our Mission: Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.Fast Facts1. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati (HFHGC) serves a 9-county, three state region.2. We have built 670+ homes in the Tri-state region since 1986.3. Critical Home Repair and Rock the Block programs broaden the impact in target neighborhoods.4. HFHGC has also helped build 1,000+ homes in Cambodia, El Salvador, Kenya, and Nepal through our global tithe.5. We partner with business, government, civic groups, faith communities, and individuals to ensure greater impact.
Source : Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati