Construction Crew Leader

For one year, 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 an 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 aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: HFH of Greater Newburgh
• Nearest metropolitan area: New York City
• Full-time staff: 14
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 4
• Number of homes to be built: 8
• Number of homes to be repaired: 8
• Activities and attractions: Newburgh, NY can be considered a gateway to both the Hudson Valley and the New York City Metropolitan area. Newburgh sits on the Hudson River and is about 45 minutes from the banks of the Delaware River, which is prime for water sports including kayaking, tubing, and fishing. On the east side of the city, you can see the beautiful Marlboro Mountain ridge which extends 25 miles from Newburgh to just south of Kingston. This area is great for hiking. Just 15 miles away is historical West Point. For amusement parks, we have Lego Land New York just 28 miles away. There are seemingly endless attractions in New York City, just 70 miles South of Newburgh.
• Unique projects: AmeriCorps members will be participating in the restoration of historical Newburgh homes dating all the way back to 1890. We follow the guidance of the Newburgh Historical Society to ensure that we can restore the integrity and beauty of as much of the original structure as possible.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $17,600 for approximately 10 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $6,895, upon successful completion of service.
• 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

• Free housing

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.