Construction Crew Leader 2026-27 at Habitat for… · Location…

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: Habitat for Humanity for Rhode Island, South County
Nearest metropolitan area: Providence , RI
Full-time staff: 10
Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 1
Number of homes to be built: 1-5
Activities and attractions: RI is known for its beautiful beaches with over 400 miles of coastline, delicious seafood, historic architecture with colonial towns & Newport Gilded Age mansions, wildlife refuges & state parks, and maritime history. As the smallest state, we have a pretty tight knit community, and it doesn't take long to get from place to place.
Unique projects: This AmeriCorps member will support a variety of construction projects, including modular home installations, traditional stick-built homes, and home rehabilitation projects. Depending on the timing of their service term, they will likely contribute to the construction of three modular homes or play a role in Hickory Knoll, our largest affordable housing development to date, a 22-home neighborhood in Westerly.

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
• Annual living allowance of $20,400 for approximately 10 1/2 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.
• Ten personal and 10 medical leave days.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
• Workers compensation insurance

Supplemental Benefits
Low - cost housing - $50 per month

​​​​​​​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 developing sustainable solutions for a nonprofit organization.
• 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.
* A personal vehicle is required for service.