What will you do?

Habitat AmeriCorps has a variety of different position types available to suit all interests and skill sets.

• Construction Crew Leaders: Play an integral part in leading volunteers to build and repair more homes.
• Community Outreach Coordinators: Play a critical role in strengthening relationships through planning, coordination, and implementation of projects in partnership with the community.
• Deconstruction Coordinators: Assist with the management and execution of deconstruction programs, assisting with demolition of structures in order to reuse and recycle materials as a green alternative to landfills.
• Homeowner Services Coordinators: Build and maintain the pipeline of homeowner families by leading efforts to recruit and educate qualified families for both homeownership and home repair opportunities.
• Volunteer Services Coordinators: Help recruit, train, schedule and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships.
• Construction Systems Development VISTAs: Create, document and implement plans to improve construction operations.
• Homeowner Services Development VISTAs:
  Research and implement plans for homeowner family recruitment, tracking, scheduling and support with the goal to improve the overall experience for participants.
• Project Development VISTAs: Develop and implement new programs, create or improve policies or procedures, and develop strategies to build leadership and leverage resources that increase the number of families served through the Habitat mission.
• Resource Development VISTAs: Create, document and implement plans for donor engagement, tracking and recognition in order to increase the overall donor experience and donor buy-in to Habitat's mission.
• ReStore development VISTAs: Research and implement best practices for standard ReStore operating policies, using marketing plans and volunteer program development.
• Volunteer Services Development VISTAs: Develop, document and implement plans for volunteer recruitment, tracking, scheduling and recognition in order to increase the number of volunteers and improve the overall volunteer experience.

Benefits of AmeriCorps service:

The benefits of service are different for the AmeriCorps National and VISTA programs, but both include the following:

• Living allowance during service (minimum of $17,600 - varies dependent on program and service location).
• Segal Education Award of $6,895, upon successful completion of service.
• Forbearance for most federally-guaranteed student loans.
• Health care benefits and enrollment in Employee Assistance Plan.
• Personal and medical leave.
• Child care benefits, if you qualify.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident at least 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates:

• Are passionate about serving the community through direct service.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the affordable housing and nonprofit sector.
• Have experience working on a team.
• Possess stellar interpersonal communication skills.
• Are motivated and committed to serve full time and in person.

Please Note: The location listed below is only an example. Apply now to be placed in one of the 50+ cities across the United States where your service is needed most!