Construction Crew Leader
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 of Laredo
- Nearest metropolitan area: San Antonio, TX
- Full-time staff: 5
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
- Number of homes to be built: 5
- Activities and attractions: Laredo, TX, a vibrant border city, offers a blend of history, nature, and culture. Discover the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and the scenic Zacate Creek. Outdoorsy AmeriCorps members will love Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, while stargazers can visit the Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium. Explore water conservation at the Laredo Water Museum. With its rich heritage and proximity to San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, and South Padre Island, Laredo is a gateway to adventure. The city enjoys a warm, semi-arid climate, perfect for outdoor activities year-round. Live and experience a unique culture and family atmosphere located on the Texas-Mexico border while serving some of the most impoverished families in the U.S.A. Laredo is known for its own authentic Mexican food a unique culture that is 96% Hispanic.
- Unique projects: Habitat Laredo has Women Build, Collegiate Challenge, MLK Day Projects.
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.
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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Habitat AmeriCorps
Apr 05, 2025