AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader

Description

Serve with AmeriCorps at Habitat for Humanity of Dane County to build sustainable solutions in the community while gaining valuable hands-on construction and leadership experience. As an AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader, you’ll play an integral part in building and repairing homes by leading groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

This is a full-time, 10.5-month national service role, ideal for someone exploring a career in construction, leadership, people management, or community impact.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in construction and volunteer management while receiving professional development support, a housing allowance, and an education award. If you’re passionate about housing justice, eager to learn, and motivated to make a measurable difference, this AmeriCorps role offers both impact and career-building experience.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a national service program, similar to a public service fellowship. Members commit to one year of service with a nonprofit or public organization that addresses the root causes of poverty.

In this role, you would serve as an AmeriCorps member placed at Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, supported by Habitat for Humanity International.

Time Commitment

• Service for 10.5 months
• 40 hours per week, in-person
• Tuesday-Saturday schedule, 7:30am-4pm each day

Compensation & Benefits 

• Living allowance of $20,400 paid over approximately 10 ½ months of service
• $500/month housing allowance paid directly to a landlord or mortgage holder
• Education Award of $7,395 upon successful completion of service
• Health coverage during service and enrollment in an Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Student loan deferment or forbearance for qualified loans
• Student loan interest accrual paid for qualified loans
• Childcare assistance (if qualified)
• Coverage under worker’s compensation insurance

Training & Support

• This is an entry level position, no industry specific training is required, just a heart for the mission
• Habitat staff will onboard you and provide role-specific training
• The role is intentionally designed as a learning and professional growth experience

Who Can Serve?

• To serve as an AmeriCorps member, you must:
• Be 18 or older
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Commit to the full 10.5 months of service
• Pass required background checks
• This role is especially popular with:
• Recent college graduates
• Career changers
• People exploring nonprofit, construction, or public service careers

What Happens After the Year?

At the end of the service term:

• You leave with tangible experience, professional references, and nationally recognized service
• Many alumni go on to careers in nonprofits, government, or graduate school

Bottom Line

If you’re looking for:

• Mission-driven work
• Professional skill-building
• A structured, supported entry into the nonprofit sector
• A meaningful way to make an impact through service

AmeriCorps offers a clear, guided, one-year pathway to do exactly that.