Construction Volunteer Leader

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region•Portland, OR

3d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This is a limited-duration role from July through September, primarily taking place at construction sites in SW Portland, with occasional travel to other locations. The position focuses on supporting the Construction team staff in day-to-day activities and hosting construction volunteers. The goal is to help volunteers feel confident, capable, and connected to Habitat’s mission. A typical shift involves setting up tools, materials, and work areas to ensure sites are clean, organized, and ready for activities. The role includes greeting volunteers, assisting with basic check-in and orientation, working alongside volunteers on simple construction tasks using basic tools, and maintaining a safe and orderly worksite. The Construction Volunteer Leader will follow directions from supervisors, ensure appropriate use of materials and tools, and assist with site cleanup and closing tasks.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age prior to start date of employment due to the use of construction tools, industry safety requirements, and jobsite conditions.
Skill at working within a team, following the guidance and direction of leadership.
Ability to work efficiently, and effectively, and to use polite and respectful communication with leaders, coworkers, volunteers, and other guests.
Ability and desire to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Ability, or willingness to learn, to use tools and equipment safely and correctly.
Ability and desire to follow safety requirements and ensure volunteers do the same.
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment, and learn new skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and/or with varied language skills.
Understanding and ability to embrace the volunteer perspective.
Have reliable transportation to and from jobsites, or be able to use and navigate public transportation to be on time for scheduled workday.

Nice To Haves

Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Prior volunteer experience at a Habitat for Humanity construction site.
Work, education, or volunteer experience in leading others, such as camp counselor, counselor-in-training, teaching, assistant-teaching, coaching, assistant coaching, leadership team, etc.
Current participation in or completion of a Construction Technology program.

Responsibilities

Greet volunteers and assist with check-in and orientation activities as directed by site staff, including helping identify safety stations, break areas, and assigned work areas.
Work alongside volunteers to complete daily homebuilding tasks assigned by construction site staff and support them by helping get answers to any questions or concerns.
Learn and understand elements that contribute to successful volunteer experiences and support volunteers in having a consistently safe, positive, encouraging environment, motivating them to return.
Communicate with volunteers and future homeowners in a respectful, accurate, and timely manner.
Work closely with supervisors and other site staff to learn proper techniques, procedures, and workflows.
Assist with basic, hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, site prep, framing, flooring, finish carpentry, landscaping, and clean up. Perform other general construction laborer duties.
Use hand tools and basic power tools safely and correctly.
Assist with organizing, inventorying, and putting away tools and equipment properly when no longer in use.
Follow all jobsite safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and company policies.
Clean and organize the site, including supplies areas, first aid areas, break areas, and work areas.
Model safety practices and educate volunteers of safety guidelines.
Distribute required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and task-specific PPE to volunteers, assisting them in proper wear/use of available PPE.
Attend safety trainings and/or complete all required safety online training.
Conduct on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and family partners with support of site staff.
Provide prompt and thorough reporting of safety issues or concerns to the Construction Superintendent.