AmeriCorps ABWK Onsite Facilitator 450hrs

Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySt. Paul, MN
16dOnsite

About The Position

The ABWK Onsite Facilitator provides direct support to ABWK Site Supervisors, Construction Assistants, ABWK volunteers and homeowners painting and rehabilitating Habitat homes. Members will serve four ten-hour days per week.

Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or a lawful permanent resident
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
  • Successfully pass background, sex offender and FBI fingerprint checks
  • Must submit contact information for one professional reference
  • Must have access to reliable transportation
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
  • Stand and walk for the majority of the day
  • Walk and climb on uneven surfaces and use stairs and work on ladders up to 40 feet high
  • Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials and tools
  • Give and receive detailed information through verbal communication
  • Periodically lift and move loads up to 75 pounds
  • Ability to learn and apply safety, painting and construction terminology, tool and material-usage and general techniques
  • Ability to train volunteers in basic painting and construction techniques.
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to make routine decisions and problem-solve
  • Adaptable and flexible regarding varying communication and work styles, assignments and service hours
  • Perform and solve basic math calculations and problems
  • Ability to serve independently or in a group
  • Experienced or ability to learn basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Independently operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

  • Prior volunteer experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist Supervisors to prepare ABWK sites for daily paint & rehabilitation activities
  • Review plans with Site Supervisors to determine required materials and tools
  • Serve as a member of ABWK crews, performing various paint and construction tasks as assigned by Supervisors, building cooperatively with volunteers and homeowners
  • As assigned, lead volunteer and homeowner crews
  • Communicate assignments
  • Teach appropriate use of materials and tools
  • Answer questions and provides assignment feedback
  • Participate in AmeriCorps-related activities as assigned
  • Attend orientation at beginning of service
  • Participate in scheduled affiliate, program and statewide AmeriCorps events

Benefits

  • $6,746 Living Allowance
  • $1,824 Education Award
  • $50/month cell phone allowance
  • $100 boot and tool allowance
  • Health insurance
  • Access to childcare reimbursement
  • Extensive training and professional development opportunities
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