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For one year, you can 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 a real 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?
Brunswick County is known as one of the gems in southeastern North Carolina.
Located minutes from six local beaches covering five barrier islands, locals find a range of activities and interests all accented by sea breezes, sunny days, and rolling surf. From quick access to the beaches of the Brunswick Islands to the attractions and historic sites of nearby Wilmington, Brunswick County has it all. If laid-back weekends are your style or if adventure calls your name, this is the place serve.
Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1993 and services ten communities along the southernmost coast of North Carolina. We believe that safe and decent shelter should be a fundamental human right. Our goal and mission are to end substandard housing.
People from all walks of life are invited to help build houses for families in need. Our homeowners include young families with small children, single parents, seniors, and those with disabilities. We are excited that we are in the early stages of building our first new multi-home community along with our current build of five new single-family homes. Our goal is to complete eight homes by the end of 2023.
As an AmeriCorps member with Brunswick County Habitat, you will learn new transferrable skills and gain experience while being part of the community you serve. Serving with us offers multiple opportunities to develop a variety of skills, including leadership, team building, time and resource management, communications, professionalism, problem-solving, networking, and hands-on construction practices. You will be supported by a knowledgeable staff with decades of experience in the nonprofit industry.
For more information about our organization, visit www.brunswickcountyhabitat.org.
Benefits of AmeriCorps service:
*Living allowance $17,000 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
*Segal Education Award of $6,495, upon successful completion of service.
*Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
*Personal and medical leave — approximately 10 days total.
*Possible forbearance or deferment of qualified student loans.
*Child care benefits, if you qualify.
*Worker’s compensation insurance. 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. Preferred Qualifications
*Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps. *Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
*Strong verbal communication skills.
*Experience working with volunteers, teaching or group facilitation.
*Experience working as a member of a team.
*Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel. Job Type: Contract