About this role
Posting Description
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: Helena Area Habitat for Humanity
- Nearest metropolitan area: Helena, Montana
- Full-time staff: 13
- Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
- Number of homes to be built: 14
- Activities and attractions: Helena, Montana offers year-round outdoor recreation, making it an ideal destination for adventure enthusiasts. Residents can enjoy world-class skiing at nearby Great Divide Ski Area, explore hundreds of miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, and take advantage of abundant camping opportunities in the surrounding mountains, forests, and public lands. From fishing and boating to exploring Helena’s vibrant downtown and rich history, the area provides an exceptional balance of outdoor adventure and quality of life.
- Unique projects: This AmeriCorps position will support several unique projects and initiatives at Helena Area Habitat for Humanity as we continue to grow our capacity to build affordable homes and engage volunteers in our community. A major focus will be supporting the development of our upcoming Rose Hills project, a large-scale neighborhood development that will significantly expand Habitat's ability to serve local families. The AmeriCorps member will have opportunities to work alongside our construction and volunteer teams while helping develop the volunteer systems, training, and engagement strategies needed to support a project of this size. The member will also play an important role in expanding and strengthening our volunteer program. This will include helping recruit, orient, train, and engage volunteers, developing meaningful volunteer opportunities, and working with community groups, businesses, schools, and other organizations to create new partnerships. As our construction program grows, building a strong and consistent volunteer base will be critical to our success. In addition, the AmeriCorps member will gain experience supporting both construction-site and ReStore volunteer programs, helping improve volunteer processes and finding new ways to connect community members with Habitat's mission. The position will provide a unique opportunity to be involved in the growth of a Habitat affiliate while working directly with staff, volunteers, homeowners, and community partners. Overall, this position will help Helena Habitat build the volunteer and community capacity necessary to take on larger projects, serve more families, and create a stronger long-term volunteer program.
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 of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
- Segal Education Award of $7,395, 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
- $500 monthly housing stipend paid directly to landlord or agency
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.