Construction Crew Leader 2026-27

Title

Construction Crew Leader 2026-27

Posting Description

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 half-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 Monday- Friday 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: East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity

Nearest metropolitan area: New Orleans, LA

Full-time staff: 3

Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3

Number of homes to be built: 4

Activities and attractions: East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity is located in Slidell, Louisiana, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. The area is known for its beautiful wetlands, waterways, Southern hospitality, seafood, Mardi Gras traditions, and easy access to New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Unique projects: Construction Crew Leaders will gain hands-on experience building high-quality, resilient, and energy-efficient homes. Our affiliate builds homes to FORTIFIED Gold and ENERGY STAR standards, using construction methods that help lower utility costs, improve durability, and better protect families from severe weather.

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

• Living allowance $10,800 for approximately six months of service.
• Segal Education Award 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.
• Noncompetitive eligibility status for federal employment for one year after successful completion of service.
• Relocation travel assistance for members relocating more than 50 miles to serve

Supplemental Benefits

Grocery gift card - $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.

Auto req ID

10999BR

Position Category

Volunteer Opportunity

Position Type

AmeriCorps

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Slidell, Louisiana