AmeriCorps ABWK Onsite Facilitator 450hrs

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity•St. Paul, MN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite Volunteer Facilitator provides direct support to site supervisors, construction volunteers, and Habitat homebuyers in building and rehabilitating Habitat Homes.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident alien
High school diploma or GED
Not served two terms of service within AmeriCorps already (with some exceptions)
Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Successfully pass background and sex offender’s checks
Must submit contact information of one professional reference
Must have access to reliable transportation
Stand and walk for the majority of a day, usually on uneven surfaces
Climb ladders and scaffolding and use stairs and ramps
Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools to move them into and out of vehicles and to move them around
Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
Periodically lift and move loads up to 50 pounds
Independently operate a motor vehicle
Must wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing
Ability to learn and apply construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve
Adaptable & flexible regarding communication & work styles, work assignments & service hours
Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems
Ability to work independently or in a group

Nice To Haves

Prior volunteer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support to construction site supervisor
Assist site supervisor with preparing the site for daily construction activities
Review plans with site supervisor to determine required materials and tools
Retrieve 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 database
Purchase materials and tools from local retailers when necessary, transporting to the site, completing appropriate paperwork associated with purchases
Perform various construction tasks as assigned by site supervisor, while building cooperatively with volunteers and homebuyers
Facilitate on-site educational activities with volunteers
Answer questions related to Habitat for Humanity
Facilitate on-site affordable housing educational activities
Lead discussion and reflection, utilizing service learning curriculum
As needed and assigned, lead crews of volunteers and homebuyers on the construction site
Communicate assignments to volunteers and homebuyers
Answer questions about assignments and provide feedback
Teach appropriate use of materials and tools to volunteers and homebuyers
Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
Attend orientation at beginning of service
Attend AmeriCorps civic engagement retreats and team meetings
Participate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events
Complete necessary administrative tasks
Code receipts and submit all expense reports by the required deadline
Check email daily and respond in a timely manner
Submit time-off requests and other required online forms by required date
Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned construction vehicle
Schedule oil change appointments and maintain proper vehicle care