Habitat Build & Repair Corps Application
Complete applications or program questions should be sent to Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity at 314 Columbus Ave., Pittsfield, MA, (413)442-3181, info@berkshirehabitat.org. Paper copies and electronic copies accepted. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn more about Habitat Build & Repair Corps position.
AmeriCorps Build and Repair Corps Application (English)
AmeriCorps Build and Repair Corps Application (Español)
Responsibilities:
- Actively assist staff, volunteers, and homeowners to build, rehabilitate, or repair homes.
- Offer guidance and leadership to volunteers partnering with Habitat on the construction site and community projects.
- Assist with hands-on construction tasks including but not limited to:
- Carpentry
- Roofing
- Demolition
- Framing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Provide on-site orientation and safety training to volunteers and partner families.
- Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines. Attend safety trainings with construction staff.
- Help with materials management on site and at affiliate storage locations.
- Set up and cleanup project sites.
Qualifications:
- US Citizen or a permanent resident
- High School or GED education
- 17 years of age or older
- Complete a minimum of 900 hours (1/2 time), 1200 hours (¾ time), or 1700 hours (full time) of documented service with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity during the program term.
- Program runs August 31, 2020 through July 30, 2021.
- Full time positions run for 11-months.
- ¾ time positions run for 9 months.
- ½ time positions run 6 months
- Members will serve Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week)
- Weekend and/or evenings may be required for various events or trainings
- Program runs August 31, 2020 through July 30, 2021.
- Complete all required AmeriCorps documentation and monthly reporting.
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate.
- Be able to lift 50 lbs. without strain and be comfortable going up and down extension and step ladders.
- Maintain a service portfolio of completed trainings and certifications.
- Commute to Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity’s local job sites.