Construction Volunteer Facilitator - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: AmeriCorps Member
Members in the Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps program make a difference across the Twin Cities metro area by supporting 15,000+ volunteers in the building of 50 homes each year! Throughout the year, members develop personal and professional skills, have the opportunity to network, and participate in a meaningful program - all while earning a living allowance, Education Award, and free health insurance. Serving in AmeriCorps is a fantastic way to transition from university into whatever is next. Whether you're planning to apply to grad school or pursue a professional career, consider taking a year to serve your community, reflection on your passions, learn great life skills (like building a house!), and develop meaningful relationships. The program is challenging, fun, and extremely memorable. No previous construction experience is required - just a willingness to learn, work hard, and an enthusiasm for making housing more accessible and affordable. What are you waiting for? APPLY TODAY!
Position Summary
The Construction Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide support to construction site supervisor
o Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activities
o Review plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and tools
o Retrieve appropriate quantities of correct materials and tools from the warehouse or other site and transport to the designated site, entering appropriate information in Warehouse Inventory database
o Purchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchases
o Perform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers
Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers
o Answer questions related to Habitat for Humanity
o Facilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities
o Lead discussion and reflection, utilizing service learning curriculum
As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers and homebuyers on the construction site
o Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyers
o Answer questions about assignments and provide feedback
o Teach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyers
Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
o Attend orientation at beginning of service
o Attend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetings
o Participate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events
Complete necessary administrative tasks
o Code receipts and submit all expense reports by the required deadline
o Check email daily and respond in a timely manner
o Submit time-off requests and other required online forms by required date
Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicle
o Schedule oil change appointments and maintain proper vehicle care
Essential Qualifications
• 18 years of age or older
• A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident alien
• High school diploma or GED
• Not served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Successfully pass background and sex offender’s checks
• Must submit contact information of one professional reference
• Must have access to reliable transportation
Essential Physical Requirements
• Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfaces
• Climb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and ramps
• Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehicles and to move them around
• Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
• Periodically lift and move loads up to 50 pounds
• Independently operate a motor vehicle
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve
• Adaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hours
• Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems
• Ability to work independently or in a group
• Prior volunteer experience preferred
Service Environment
The majority of service is performed outside on construction sites, either new-build or building rehabilitation with exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, warehouse and construction noises and fumes and odors from construction materials.
affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
The Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: recruitment, employment advertising, selection, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training and apprenticeship opportunities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities for interviews and for service positions. The Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program strives to engage men and women from a wide variety of cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, ages and abilities.
To apply, please submit your resume by email to AmeriCorpsProgram@tchabitat.org.