Crew Leader

The crew leader receives on-the-job construction training, and uses it to help drive South Puget Sound Habitat’s production goals by leading small volunteer work crews in assigned build-site tasks. They ensure a safe, productive, and fun build site experience that is welcoming to all. Crew leaders are public-facing representatives of our mission, and frequently engage with volunteers, homebuyers, and donors with respect and enthusiasm.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibility: Construction Progress and Crew Leadership (80%)
The crew leader is primarily responsible for ensuring assigned task completion through effective work-crew leadership. They also help to maintain organized site inventory.

Key Responsibility: Site Culture and Safety (20%)
The crew leader supports inclusive, welcoming, accountable, and safety-focused environments that offer meaningful, mission-focused experiences for all staff, homebuyers, and volunteers.

Key Responsibility: Leadership, Teamwork, and Inclusivity
As an important team member, the crew leader contributes to overall organizational health through positive collaboration, leadership, personal integrity, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
At least one year of work or volunteer experience
At least one year of work or volunteer/social experience in coaching, teaching, customer service, volunteer management, or similar focus (can be part of above)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to follow technical verbal and/or written directions
Ability and willingness to learn and teach construction skills and tasks
Eye for detail and accuracy with a commitment to quality output
Organized and self-starting with the ability to prioritize for scheduled and unexpected deadlines
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills with an ability and willingness to serve as a frontline representative for the organization and work constructively with a variety of people and abilities
Willingness to use organization technology systems
Ability to pass a background and reference check
Commitment to the South Puget Sound Habitat mission and core values and a willingness to embrace and enhance non-traditional volunteer-centric building practices

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability and experience planning, prepping, and leading group activities

DETAILS
Reports to: Production Lead
Supervises: N/A
Hours: 40 hours per week. Construction site hours are Tuesday-Saturday, and typically 7am – 3:30pm.
Compensation: Hourly: Position range: $18.10-$25.25 per hour (equivalent of $37,648-$52,520 annually); expected hire range: $18.10-20 per hour (equivalent of $37,648-$41,600 annually).

APPLY
Please read the full job description and submit your cover letter and resume through the portal found at: spshabitat.org/learn-more/careers by Jan. 15, 2025. No phone calls, please.









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