Construction Crew Leader - Kittitas County
For 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 skilled 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 volunteer services aspects
of Habitat affiliate operations.
Where will you serve?
- Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties
- Nearest metropolitan area: Ellensburg, WA
- Full-time staff: 74
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 24
- Number of homes to be built: 64
- Activities and attractions: In your off hours, hike the wilderness of Mt. Rainier, explore the rain forests and beaches of Olympic National Park, and enjoy a thriving Seattle music scene, among the many other outdoor and cultural adventures that await. Come serve, learn, and explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
- Unique projects: Kittitas County Construction Crew Leaders will be a part of the largest project ever undertaken in the county, primarily supporting our 18-home development being completed over the next 3 years. These homes are in the Ellensburg community and will be providing affordability in a region that has a median home sale price that has increased over 50% in the last 10 years. AmeriCorps members will work alongside future homeowners, volunteers, and Habitat staff as they learn and teach the skills needed to build homes safely and affordably. As part of the Habitat SKKC affiliate, they will also have the chance to engage with our community through our annual events, participate in career development trainings, and continue to advance our relationships within the community.
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 August 2025.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service
- Living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 months of service.
- Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).
- 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
- Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord (up to $750 per month)
- Transportation allowance: vehicle available for carpool, free transit card
- Rain gear, tools, and work boot stipend
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.
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