About this role
Construction Crew Leader - Part time - 2026 - 27
Posting Description: Construction Crew Leader - Part-time For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands on experience and prepare for your future. This part-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.
• 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: Bay Area HFH Houston (TX)
• Nearest metropolitan area: Houston
• Full-time staff: 3
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
• Number of homes to be built: 3.5
• Activities and attractions: Conveniently located in Houston's Clear Lake area, we are less than an hour from both the skyscrapers of downtown Houston and the tranquil beaches of Galveston Island. Minutes away from our office, you'll find the NASA Johnson Space Center, popular fishing spots on the Gulf Coast, and Armand Bayou Nature Center, where you can embark on kayak tours, sunset cruises, and moonlight hikes. Enjoy waterfront dining and entertainment at the Kemah Boardwalk, or delve into history at the Lone Star Flight Museum and San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. For thrill-seekers, Moody Gardens, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark offer endless excitement. Whether you're exploring the vibrant cultural scene in Houston or hopping on the ferry for a weekend getaway at Galveston's historic districts and beaches, everything is within easy reach.
• Unique projects: Our AmeriCorps member will gain exposure to all aspects of new home construction from project planning to site management to hands-on experience building energy-efficient homes. They will have the opportunity to lead special build days to engage our welcoming community and corporate partners, while also building alongside future homeowner families and friends.
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 September 2026. Benefits of AmeriCorps service
• Living allowance $10,800 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $3,697.50, upon successful completion of service.
• Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Worker's compensation insurance.
Supplemental Benefits
• Transportation allowance - $100 per month
• Started tool kit and work boots
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 part time and in person.