4840 SW Philomath Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97333 Phone: 541-752-3354 Fax: 541-752-3075 www.bentonhabitat.org [email protected] AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader Position Summary: Benton Habitat for Humanity is expanding its Home Repair Initiative (HRI) and Brush with Kindness (ABWK) program and is recruiting for an AmeriCorps member to facilitate the expansion beginning on September 14, 2015, and lasting for 46.5 weeks. Benton Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to bring people together to build decent, affordable homes for everyone in our community. In addition to new home construction, the organization recently launched the Home Repair Initiative, a program that provides essential home repairs to families and individuals who are unable to afford the high cost of labor and materials. Using volunteer labor, Benton Habitat helps homeowners stay in their home longer and ultimately increases their safety and wellbeing. A Brush with Kindness brings volunteers out to paint and repair the exterior of a home for low-income families and individuals. This position will entail community collaboration, volunteer coordination and supervision, costing materials within a budget, outreach and education, and expanding services to families and individuals in Benton County. The member will be critical in helping meet these goals through planning, coordination, and implementation of projects in partnership with our Home Repair Committee and construction team. Experience with residential construction or rehabilitation work is a bonus, but not required. We will provide training! You can read more about the position at: http://www.habitat.org/job/orcorvallis-national-construction-crew-leader Responsibilities of the position:              Collaborate with staff to identify skilled/enthusiastic volunteers and cultivate their involvement in Habitat’s work (i.e. encourage them to consider being trained as regular site leaders and/or returning volunteers). Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-utilized while on the work sites. Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and partner families working on site. Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines, volunteer education, and site monitoring. Attend safety trainings with our construction staff. Provide on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and family partners. Help with materials management on site and at the affiliate warehouse and storage trailers. Pick up and organize materials needed for projects. Set up and cleanup project sites. Maintain site logs for each project completed in order for supervisor to assess progress and next steps. Attend and coordinate home site visits. Assist the staff with project take offs and material lists. Assist with hands on construction tasks such as, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. Participate in regular planning and debriefing meetings as needed. On occasion, member may participate in larger community projects such as lot clean ups, community gardens, etc. Attend and participate in select affiliate events; responsibilities may include set up, cleanup, and engaging with attendees and informing them about the AmeriCorps program, our affiliate’s mission and HRI program, and how to become a volunteer and/or family partner. Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills:            Valid Driver’s license. Ability to drive large pick-up trucks. Basic construction skills preferred. Experience with power tools preferred. Experience working with volunteers or teaching/group facilitation experience desirable. Basic experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse group of people. Detail oriented and highly organized. Experience working as a member of a team. Knowledge of community development practices preferred.    Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps. Ability to complete the reporting and timesheet requirements of the AmeriCorps program in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. A second language is highly desirable, with preferred languages being Spanish. The AmeriCorps National member will also be required to attend two week‐long events: the National Leadership Conference in Alabama in October, and the Build‐A‐Thon in May 2016; Habitat will cover travel expenses. Pay Rates/Benefits: AmeriCorps members receive: a living allowance of $12,530 over 46.5 weeks of service beginning Sept 14, 2015; education award of $5,730; student loan forbearance if applicable; medical benefits; childcare benefits if eligible. If AmeriCorps and Habitat for Humanity is for you, send your resume and a motivational statement explaining why you are interested in Habitat for Humanity and the AmeriCorps program to [email protected], with Construction Crew Leader in the subject line. For more information about the AmeriCorps program, visit www.americorps.gov. Application deadline: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.