AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs created in 1993 that engages more than 50,000 Americans each year in service in our communities. Our AmeriCorps members are an integral part of our Habitat affiliate and we are very proud of all they accomplish!

For more information on the AmeriCorps program please visit www.americorps.gov.

Current AmeriCorps Positions Open:

AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

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.

Overview

• 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.

Basic Requirements

• 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, June 1, at 5:00 p.m.

AmeriCorps Homeownership Program Assistant

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.

Overview

• Support the Homeownership Progarm Coordinator in the family application and selection process.
• Conduct outreach to potential applicants.
• Respond to inquiries from potential homeowners regarding the selection process and homeownership program.
• Assist with recruitment, training and retention of volunteers for the Family Selection Committee.
• Organize and host Homeowner Orientation meetings.
• Coordinate application workshops to provide application assistance to applicants.
• Update and maintain applicant files,  application spreadsheets and homeowner interest spreadsheets.
• Coordinate orientation sessions for newly selected families.
• 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 and assist with the coordination of homeowner and condo association meetings.
• Schedule partner families to complete sweat equity on site, at the ReStore and at the Habitat office.
• Track and input homeowner sweat equity program hours in database.
• Work with homeowners on the construction site and in the office.

Basic Requirements

• Age 18 or older
• A U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to work with low-income families of very diverse backgrounds
• Proficiency in Spanish desired
• Interest in and commitment to low-income homeownership
• Detailed orientated
• Microsoft Office Suite/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Internet research
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a shared office environment
• Ability to sit at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Member may occasionally serve 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 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, June 1, at 5:00 p.m.