Construction Intern

GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY • Des Moines, IA

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Serving through an on-site Internship means taking part directly in Habitat for Humanity’s initiatives to increase access to affordable housing. Participants will have a chance to create long lasting, positive impact on the lives of neighbors in our communities, as well as gain practical experience in a variety of marketable skill sets. This document aims to summarize & communicate the core components of the Internship opportunity hosted by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.

Requirements

• Willingness to coach and serve alongside volunteers indoors and out, in all kinds of weather conditions
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a home repair or construction environment
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and serve on uneven surfaces of Habitat sites
• Willingness and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding for purposes of home repairs, home construction or other neighborhood revitalization activities
• Valid driver’s license
• Previous construction or repair experience preferred, but not required
• Able to give detailed information through verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and pay attention to detail
• Desire to serve with diverse team of staff, volunteers, partner families, and neighborhood residents
• Committed to GDM Habitat’s mission, vision, and values

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction or repair experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Leading small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they have meaningful tasks and learning about Habitat programs and build processes while on the work sites.
• Utilizing volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and family participants working on site.
• Maintaining site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines, volunteer education, and site monitoring.
• Reporting any safety policy violations to the management team immediately.
• Completing safety training & orientations with the Construction Services team.
• Providing on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and family participants, as directed.
• Assisting team with materials management on site and at the Habitat warehouse and storage trailers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees