Construction Crew Leader Repairs - 2026-27

Title

Construction Crew Leader Repairs- 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 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 aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: Habitat for Humanity Orange County, NC
• Nearest metropolitan area: Raleigh-Durham
• Full-time staff: 34
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 3
• Number of homes to be built: 25

Activities and attractions: Chapel Hill offers the unique advantage of being centrally located between North Carolina's mountains and coast, with Atlantic beaches approximately 2.5 hours to the east and the Blue Ridge Mountains about 3 hours to the west. As a vibrant college town and home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the community provides a wide range of amenities, including restaurants, arts and cultural events, local shops, parks, and recreational opportunities. The area is also known for its thriving and diverse food scene, featuring everything from award-winning local restaurants and food trucks to international cuisine and farm-to-table dining. Raleigh and Durham are within a 20- to 30-minute drive and expand access to the Research Triangle's museums, historic sites, greenways, performing arts venues, sporting events, and diverse communities. The region is known for its innovation, higher education institutions, natural beauty, and year-round activities. There is always something to do!

Unique projects: The AmeriCorps Home Repair Construction Crew Leader will support Habitat for Humanity of Orange County's Home Preservation Program, a unique initiative designed to help low-income homeowners maintain safe, healthy, and affordable housing. Rather than focusing solely on immediate repair needs, the program takes a comprehensive approach by assessing the overall condition of a home and addressing both critical repairs and preventative maintenance needs.

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 of $20,400 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $7,395, 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.
• Childcare benefits, if you qualify.
• Worker's compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

• Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord - $800 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 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.

Auto req ID

10987BR

Position Category

Volunteer Opportunity

Position Type

AmeriCorps

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Chapel Hill, NC