Warehouse Coordinator & 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, home repair and warehouse management aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Beaches HFH
• Nearest metropolitan area: Jacksonville, FL
• Full-time staff: 11
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 6
• Number of homes to be built: 7
• Number of homes to be repaired: 10
• Activities and attractions: Beaches Habitat's main office is in Atlantic Beach, FL, one of three main beach towns outside Jacksonville that make up approximately 22 miles of sandy shoreline. Locals and tourists alike enjoy surfing, kayaking, fishing, and more. Atlantic Beach is also home to parks, restaurants, and a charming shopping district. It's a short drive to Jacksonville, where you'll find the largest urban park system in the US, along with professional sports, museums, and the arts.
• Unique projects: Beaches Habitat is excited to expand our Home Repair Program to include both Seniors and Veterans. In early 2024, we will break ground on a new neighborhood of two-story townhomes that will eventually become home to 47 local families.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• 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.

Supplemental Benefits

• Free housing

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 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.