East Bay Habitat for Humanity
AmeriCorps Construction Site Assistant
Position Description
East Bay Habitat for Humanity Mission Statement:
Inspired by God’s love, our mission is to create successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.
Position Summary:
Educate and build positive relationships with volunteers/supporters/donors as to further EBH’s mission. Perform construction tasks on affordable Habitat homes with volunteers and Habitat partner families. Provide leadership, training and supervision to unskilled volunteers.
Strategic Plan:
Develop programs and activities that are consistent with the strategic plan goals and objectives that pertain to the construction program.
- Act as a co-host to homeowners and volunteers by welcoming them, signing them in, helping them prepare for the day and helping them complete their tasks
- Orient new volunteers to EBH answering questions on EBH history, policy and programs
- Help to create a work environment that is cheerful, productive and inclusive of all (homeowners, regular volunteers, new volunteers and staff)
- Assist the Site Supervisor and Construction Manager in day-to-day construction activities.
Duties may include:- All aspects of home building
- Trouble shooting mechanical problems
- Being responsible for tool and site organization
- Picking up materials / lumber / supplies for job site
- Site clean-up and maintenance
- Assisting skilled tradespeople
- Leading groups of volunteers as needed in specific work activities
- Assist with maintenance problems at other EBH properties
- Assist in pick-up and delivery of donated items to warehouse and/or restore
- Give “Habitat 101” at the start of each workday
- Sell t-shirts and other merchandise at the construction site to volunteers
- Help with monthly EBH tour and other speaking gigs on behalf of EBH
Time Commitment:
Full-time. Tuesday - Saturday. 8 AM - 4:30 PM. 40 hours per week.
Reports directly to: Site Superintendent, Dept: Construction
Evaluations:
Written performance reviews will be provided in accordance with AmeriCorps and EBH policy
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Minimum requirement is High School diploma or GED. Some college is helpful.
- Looking for applicants with leadership skills and some manual labor experience.
- Experience with Habitat for Humanity is helpful.
- Construction experience is very helpful.
Physical Requirements to Perform Duties:
Must be able to perform manual labor at a construction site
Personal vehicle required:
Yes (Strongly Recommended)
Questions: Contact Hans Reuvekamp, 510-251-6304 ext. 317.
