Construction Logistics Crew Leader - Part Time - 2024-25

Construction Logistics Crew Leader - Part Time

For one year, get paid to build sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands-on experience and prepare for your future. This part-time AmeriCorps service position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others while building your own knowledge and skillset.

AmeriCorps National members serve the community in direct service and capacity building activities.

What will you do?

The Construction Logistics Crew Leader plays an integral part in building homes. Under the direction of the Project Development Manager and Construction Superintendents, the Construction Logistics Crew Leader will focus on creating a smooth flow of building materials and tools to and from various project sites by maintaining an awareness and keeping track of materials and tools at various project sites and coordinating the transportation of materials and tools to and from each location with the Construction Assistant, Project Leads, and/or volunteers. This member will occasionally serve on site.

• Assist in maintaining construction tool and material room organization and inventories.
• Direct construction support volunteers in assisting with tool and material needs.
• Provide volunteer orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and homeowner families.
• Assist staff and volunteers in servicing tools, ensure integrity of tool and material tracking, and maintain order and cleanliness of these areas.
• Use volunteer techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and homeowner families working in the construction warehouse and on site.
• Lead small groups of volunteers and homeowners, ensuring that they are well-employed while in the construction warehouse and on the work sites.
• Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer instruction and site monitoring.

This position will focus on home construction aspects of Habitat affiliate operations.

Where will you serve?

• Organization name: HFH MidOhio
• Nearest metropolitan area: Columbus, OH
• Full-time staff: 41
• Expected number of AmeriCorps members: 8
• Number of homes to be built: 19
• Activities and attractions: Come explore the heart of Ohio through serving at Habitat MidOhio as we celebrate 23 years of AmeriCorps service! No matter a person’s interest, there is always something to do and see. Columbus boasts of its festivals, art/music scene, craft beers, foodie paradise, sports teams (Blue Jackets, Crew, Clippers, and OSU Buckeyes), metro parks, and much, much more! Join a large concentration of young professionals who call Columbus home! And, for those hiking and climbing enthusiasts, you are less than an hour away from Hocking Hills.
• Unique projects: As our affiliate works to increase the number of families served in the next year, the construction logistics crew leader will play an active role in making that happen! Working at our warehouse, they will help to ensure the timely delivery of materials, maintain inventory, and keep the warehouse organized as we work on completing more projects. When not at the warehouse, this member will work alongside volunteers and partner families on both new builds and home repair projects, learning construction skills along the way.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service

• Living allowance of $9,900 for approximately 10 ½ months of service.
• Segal Education Award of $3,697.50, upon successful completion of service (lifetime maximum of two full education awards).
• Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Worker’s compensation insurance.

Supplemental Benefits

• Housing stipend paid directly to your landlord ($300 per month)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve part time and in person.