Description

The House Leader In Training oversees functions critical to the success of the mission – construction with volunteers and the planning behind it.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leading volunteers on build days

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and understanding house plans
• Monitoring construction process on non-build days
• Assisting with construction-related inventory monitoring
• Serving as a liaison to the homebuyers during the construction process
• Master the carpentry, roofing, finish, and volunteer management skills listed in the House Leader Qualifications document.
• Complete all required routine (e.g., OSHA Fall Protection, CPR & First Aid, Volunteer Management) and special training.
• Provide input to the Volunteer Skilled Supervisor (VSS) Training Matrix, including ideas for training additional VSS.
• Attend weekly Construction Team meetings and all–staff meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support departmental & Atlanta Habitat for Humanity policies & procedures.
• Serve as an ambassador for Atlanta Habitat, assisting volunteers and sponsors in obtaining any information they need to get involved on an ongoing basis.
• Instruct & lead volunteers on-site.
• Understanding Atlanta Habitat construction process
• Current knowledge of residential construction techniques preferred.
• Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong leadership skills
• This position requires extensive driving around the City of Atlanta.
• This position is subject to periodic DMV checks for driving record and valid driver’s license.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience required; preferably construction related.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.