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 Capital Region
• Nearest metropolitan area: Lansing-East Lansing, MI
• Full-time staff: 8
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
• Number of homes to be built: 3
• Activities and attractions: Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is in Lansing, Michigan. Lansing is the state capital and is in a region rich in, recreation, and cultural and ethnic diversity. The area is home to a variety of lakes, parks, and trails that provide a variety nature landscapes and activities. Lansing also offers of variety of individual, group social, and educational opportunity. The area is a great balance of urban and rural environments. The region is home to Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and several satellite campuses for other colleges and universities.
• Unique projects: The member will have a primary focus on our accessibility ramps but will still have opportunities to work on any of our active construction projects. The member will have the opportunity to provide input for construction projects that are planned during their placement. At this time, we do not have any specifically unique projects planned, but our affiliate as often had unique opportunities and projects, so it is within of the realm of possibility.

• Living allowance of $18,700 for approximately 10 months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).
• 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.

• Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord ($500 per month)
• Grocery gift card ($150 per month)

• 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.