Construction Intern

Description

Overview: Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit affordable homeownership affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, partners with families and neighborhood residents to build homes and revitalize communities. Our service area includes the city of Atlanta and the cities and neighborhoods of South Fulton. Atlanta Habitat is seeking a Construction Intern to support our mission. 

Position Summary:

This internship will follow the construction of a single-family house from beginning to end and provide hands-on experience in various aspects of carpentry and construction, allowing the intern to develop practical skills and gain valuable industry knowledge.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend New Hire Orientation.
• Understand the overall concept of company and goals of construction team.
• Work on designated construction sites
• Support the Construction department as needed.
• Schedule Wednesday, and/or Thursday and Saturday with a minimum of 16-24 hours a week.

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to construction tools and techniques
• Understanding construction plans
• Hands on experience
• Project Management Skills
• Safety Protocols for construction

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working on job sites.
• Must be able to lift to 75 pounds at times.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Atlanta Habitat is dedicated to a policy of equal opportunity. We will give fair and equal treatment to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Atlanta Habitat to prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, religion, sex, disability, familial status, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, past or present military status, receipt of public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including compensation, recruitment, training, working conditions and opportunities for advancement.

Atlanta Habitat is a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is subject to a criminal background and credit check, periodic DMV checks for driving record and valid driver’s license, and drug and alcohol testing. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of all checks and testing.