Employment Opportunities

AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

Supervisor: Construction Site Supervisor

The members will help our affiliate engage more community volunteers and partner families in the construction of simple, decent and affordable homes in our community. These concentrated building efforts in neighborhoods with the greatest need will have a ripple effect on these communities, creating safer neighborhoods, better schools and a healthier community for all.

Responsibilities

• Assist the site supervisor and construction manager in day-to-day construction activities, i.e.; all aspects of new construction, trouble-shooting mechanical problems, tool and site organization, picking up materials and supplies for job site, site clean-up and maintenance, and assisting skilled trades people.
• Lead volunteers and homeowners on construction tasks; teach complex construction techniques in an empowering and accessible way while maintaining compliance with Habitat safety protocols at the build site.
• Act as a host to homeowners and volunteers by welcoming them, signing them in, making sure coffee, water, and other hospitality supplies are available to volunteers; present “Habitat 101” at the start of each workday; and answer questions on Habitat history, policy and programs.
• Help to create a work environment that is cheerful, productive and inclusive of all (homeowners, regular volunteers, new volunteers and staff).
• Assist with warranty issues at completed Habitat projects including recruiting and organizing skilled volunteers on warranty work.
• Assist in pick-up and delivery of donated items to warehouse.

Required

• Age 18 or older
• A U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• High School diploma or GED required
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of and commitment to Habitat for Humanity mission
• Experience with residential construction preferred
• Experience working with volunteers preferred
• Vaild Driver’s License and no serious driving related convictions/at fault accidents, Commercial Driver’s License preferred; must be comfortable driving or willing to learn how to drive a standard and automatic pickup trucks and full-size trucks
• Ability to climb ladders and heights up to two stories
• Ability to maneuver over uneven ground
• Ability to stand most or all of day
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions

AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance, education award upon completion of the service year, health benefits and childcare benefits if eligible. Low cost shared housing is provided to members.

• Living allowance – up to $12,100 for a full 46.5 weeks of service
• Education award – $5,550 upon successful completion of service

To apply, submit a motivational statement along with your resume to marianne@habitatportlandmetro.org with “HFH AmeriCorps” in the subject by Friday, May 31, at 5:00 p.m.

AmeriCorps Homeownership Program Assistant

Supervisor: Homeownership Programs Coordinator

The member will help our affiliate engage more partner families in the construction of simple, decent and affordable homes in our community. These concentrated building efforts in neighborhoods with the greatest need will have a ripple effect on these communities; creating safer neighborhoods, better schools and a healthier community for all.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach to potential applicants.
• Support the Homeownership Program Coordinator in the homeowner application and selection process.
• Respond to inquiries from potential applicants regarding the selection process and homeownership programs.
• Assist with Homeowner Orientation meetings and application workshops.
• Update and maintain applicant files, application spreadsheets and homeowner interest spreadsheets.
• Provide continuing support to new and existing homeowners including assisting with the design and administration of meetings, events, and programs that support Habitat partner families.
• Schedule partner families to complete sweat equity on site, at the ReStore and at the Habitat office.
• Send monthly sweat equity reports to partner families.
• Manage the logistics of the homeowner education program for future homeowners including schedule of trainings, location of classes, and coordination of guest presenters.

Required

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to work with low-income families of very diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingual preferred
• Interest in and commitment to low-income homeownership.
• Detailed orientated
• MS Word, Excel computer skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for long periods of time
• Member will occasionally work on the construction site, which has uneven ground

AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance, education award upon completion of the service year, health benefits and childcare benefits if eligible. Low cost shared housing is provided.

• Living allowance – up to $12,100 for a full 46.5 weeks of service
• Education award – $5,550 upon successful completion of service

To apply, submit a motivational statement along with your resume to marianne@habitatportlandmetro.org with “HFH AmeriCorps” in the subject by Friday, May 31, at 5:00 p.m.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East expects all staff, board and volunteers to behave in a way that reinforces the mission and founding principles of the organization. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East, therefore, does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer, partner family or applicant for a Habitat home on the basis of race, color, cultural heritage, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical condition, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law. This policy extends to all personnel decisions, terms and conditions of employment, vendor contracts and provision of services. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East does not tolerate harassment for any reason. Respect for the dignity of others shall be the guiding principle for our relations with each other. Want to know more? Read our Frequently Asked Questions or see who qualifies for our program. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization. If you would like more information about our organization or programs, please contact us at 503-287-9529. Thank you for your interest!