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.

• Organization name: Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
• Nearest metropolitan area: Cleveland, OH
• Full-time staff: 29
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
• Number of homes to be built: 10
• Number of homes to be repaired: 0
• Activities and attractions: Akron, OH is in northeast Ohio between Cleveland and Canton, and ranks as the fifth largest city in the state. The city is known as, "the rubber capital of the world" and is home to Goodyear's International Headquarters. In addition, the city's Art Museum, Zoo, and Stan Hewett Hall ranks amongst the nicest tourism venues in Northeast Ohio. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, professional sports, Cedar Point amusement park, and numerous park systems are just a car ride away.
• Unique projects: We are preparing to begin the largest new housing project in our affiliate's history, a 16-home development located in the City of Akron named Silver Maple Ridge, in 2023.

• 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.

• 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.