AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

About the role

Serve with AmeriCorps at Habitat for Humanity of Dane County to build sustainable solutions in the community while gaining valuable hands-on construction and leadership experience. As an AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader, you’ll play an integral part in building and repairing homes by leading groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

This is a full-time, 10.5-month national service role, ideal for someone exploring a career in construction, leadership, people management, or community impact. You’ll gain hands-on experience in construction and volunteer management while receiving professional development support, a housing allowance, and an education award.

Responsibilities

Leading groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment is a key part of this role. You will be building and repairing homes, and making a measurable difference in the community.

Requirements

To serve as an AmeriCorps member, you must:

• Be 18 or older
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Commit to the full 10.5 months of service
• Pass required background checks

Benefits

Benefits of this role include:

• Living allowance of $20,400 paid over approximately 10 ½ months of service
• $500/month housing allowance paid directly to a landlord or mortgage holder
• Education Award of $7,395 upon successful completion of service
• Health coverage during service and enrollment in an Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Student loan deferment or forbearance for qualified loans
• Student loan interest accrual paid for qualified loans
• Childcare assistance (if qualified)
• Coverage under worker’s compensation insurance

Skills and Qualifications

This is an entry-level position, no industry-specific training is required, just a heart for the mission. Habitat staff will onboard you and provide role-specific training. The role is intentionally designed as a learning and professional growth experience.

Schedule

Service for 10.5 months, 40 hours per week, in-person, Tuesday-Saturday schedule, 7:30am-4pm each day.