AmeriCorps Service Member

4 weeks ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Full time

Job Summary:

The Onsite Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to construction site supervisor
  • Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activities
  • Review plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and tools
  • Purchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchases
  • Perform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers
  • Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers
  • Present background information on affordable housing and civic engagement
  • Facilitate volunteer group reflection and discussion
  • Answer questions related to Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing
  • As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers and homebuyers on the construction site
  • Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyers
  • Teach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyers
  • Answer questions about assignments and provide feedback
  • Facilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities
  • Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
  • Attend orientation at beginning of service
  • Attend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetings
  • Participate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events
  • Complete administrative responsibilities
  • Check and respond to emails daily
  • Submit expense reports from items purchased with Habitat credit card
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicle

Requirements:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident
  • High school diploma or GED but Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Not served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)
  • Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Successfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checks
  • Must submit contact information for one professional reference

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve
  • Adaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hours
  • Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems
  • Ability to work independently or in a group
  • Prior volunteer experience preferred

Work Environment:

The majority of service is performed outside on construction sites, either new-build or building rehabilitation with exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, warehouse and construction noises and fumes and odors from construction materials.

Physical Requirements:

  • Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfaces
  • Climb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and ramps
  • Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehicles
  • Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
  • Periodically lift and move loads up to 50 pounds
  • Independently operate a motor vehicle
  • Must wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

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