Construction Crew Leader – 2021-22

Posting DescriptionConstruction Crew LeaderTentative start
– October 2021For 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 and home repair aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.Where will you serve?Helena Area Habitat for Humanity is located in Helena, Montana and has a dense suburban feel, with many historic buildings.

Montana is known as “the last best place.” Helena is surrounded by mountains and is centrally located as the capital city of the state.

The city is in between two well-known and outstanding national parks, Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

Helena has a small-town vibe with local shops and restaurants, breweries, and a great deal of local art and art galleries.

Montana is rural, beautiful, and full of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking,fly fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hunting, and skiing.

Helena Area Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.

Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.Benefits of AmeriCorps service* Living allowance $16,300 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.* Segal Education Award of $6,345, 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 RequirementsApplicants 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.