Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
AmeriCorps Member - Onsite Volunteer Facilitator
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Living Allowance:
$17,850
Start Date:
Flexible Start Date
Education Award:
$5,176.50
End Date:
Friday, August 15, 2025
Reports to:
Construction Site Supervisor, National Service Program Manager
Schedule:
Monday-Friday (May-Sep)
Tuesday-Saturday (Jan-Feb)
additional benefits
In addition to the living allowance and Segal Education Award, members receive a $50/month cell phone allowance, $200 boot and tool allowance, health insurance, and may have access to childcare reimbursement. Additionally, members receive extensive training and professional development opportunities.
position summary
The Onsite Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.
essential responsibilitiesProvide support to construction site supervisor
Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activitiesReview plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and toolsRetrieve appropriate quantities of correct materials and tools from the warehouse or other site and transport to the designated site, entering appropriate information in Warehouse Inventory databasePurchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchasesPerform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers
Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers
Present background information on affordable housing and civic engagementFacilitate volunteer group reflection and discussionAnswer questions related to Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing
As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers and homebuyers on the construction site
Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyersTeach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyersAnswer questions about assignments and provide feedbackFacilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities
Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
Attend orientation at beginning of serviceAttend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetingsParticipate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events
Complete administrative responsibilities
Check and respond to emails dailySubmit expense reports from items purchased with Habitat credit card
Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicleessential qualifications
18 years of age or olderA U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent residentHigh school diploma or GED but Bachelor's degree preferredNot served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving recordSuccessfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checksMust submit contact information for one professional referenceknowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniquesGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to make routine decisions and problem-solveAdaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hoursPerform and solve basic math calculations and problemsAbility to work independently or in a groupPrior volunteer experience preferredessential physical requirements
Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfacesClimb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and rampsBend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehiclesGive and receive detailed information through verbal communicationPeriodically lift and move loads up to 50 poundsIndependently operate a motor vehicleMust wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
service environment
The majority of service is performed outside on construction sites, either new-build or building rehabilitation with exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, warehouse and construction noises and fumes and odors from construction materials. Basic and power construction tools, such as: hammer, wrench, screw drivers, utility knife, tape measure, scissors, drill, reciprocating saw, etc.
affirmative action and equal opportunity employerThe Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: recruitment, employment advertising, selection, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training and apprenticeship opportunities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities for interviews and for service positions. The Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program strives to engage men and women from a wide variety of cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, ages and abilities.
To apply, visit our website at tchabitat.org/americorps
$17,850
Start Date:
Flexible Start Date
Education Award:
$5,176.50
End Date:
Friday, August 15, 2025
Reports to:
Construction Site Supervisor, National Service Program Manager
Schedule:
Monday-Friday (May-Sep)
Tuesday-Saturday (Jan-Feb)
additional benefits
In addition to the living allowance and Segal Education Award, members receive a $50/month cell phone allowance, $200 boot and tool allowance, health insurance, and may have access to childcare reimbursement. Additionally, members receive extensive training and professional development opportunities.
position summary
The Onsite Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.
essential responsibilitiesProvide support to construction site supervisor
Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activitiesReview plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and toolsRetrieve appropriate quantities of correct materials and tools from the warehouse or other site and transport to the designated site, entering appropriate information in Warehouse Inventory databasePurchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchasesPerform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers
Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers
Present background information on affordable housing and civic engagementFacilitate volunteer group reflection and discussionAnswer questions related to Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing
As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers and homebuyers on the construction site
Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyersTeach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyersAnswer questions about assignments and provide feedbackFacilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities
Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
Attend orientation at beginning of serviceAttend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetingsParticipate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events
Complete administrative responsibilities
Check and respond to emails dailySubmit expense reports from items purchased with Habitat credit card
Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicleessential qualifications
18 years of age or olderA U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent residentHigh school diploma or GED but Bachelor's degree preferredNot served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving recordSuccessfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checksMust submit contact information for one professional referenceknowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniquesGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to make routine decisions and problem-solveAdaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hoursPerform and solve basic math calculations and problemsAbility to work independently or in a groupPrior volunteer experience preferredessential physical requirements
Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfacesClimb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and rampsBend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehiclesGive and receive detailed information through verbal communicationPeriodically lift and move loads up to 50 poundsIndependently operate a motor vehicleMust wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
service environment
The majority of service is performed outside on construction sites, either new-build or building rehabilitation with exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, warehouse and construction noises and fumes and odors from construction materials. Basic and power construction tools, such as: hammer, wrench, screw drivers, utility knife, tape measure, scissors, drill, reciprocating saw, etc.
affirmative action and equal opportunity employerThe Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: recruitment, employment advertising, selection, hiring, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training and apprenticeship opportunities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities for interviews and for service positions. The Minnesota Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Program strives to engage men and women from a wide variety of cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, ages and abilities.
To apply, visit our website at tchabitat.org/americorps