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AmeriCorps Construction Team Leader

Heart of Oregon Corps
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AmeriCorps Construction Team Leader

Heart of Oregon Corps is recruiting for a Full Time AmeriCorps Construction Team Leader with our YouthBuild Program. This is a non-residential service position, serving an 11-month term (46 weeks), 1700-hour, full-time (40 hours/week, Mon-Friday). This AmeriCorps position receives a biweekly living stipend, healthcare benefits, professional certifications, on the job training, and an education award upon program completion. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a work related learning experience in this field of study or career interest.

 

Position Description:

The Construction Service Team Leader position is responsible for helping to build and guide a team of youth capable of safely building and refurbishing YouthBuild AmeriCorps houses designated for low-income individuals. The Construction Service Team Leaders is not a staff role, and thus does not provide supervision to YouthBuild AmeriCorps members, Instead, the Team Leader provides an additional layer of leadership and support. Additionally, they assist by providing information and resources on best practices and/or by helping to develop the construction portion of the YouthBuild program. Potential professional development and training opportunities including: CPR & 1st Aid, OSHA 10, NCCER Certification, career planning, volunteer management, & youth development.

 

Pay & Other Benefits for a Full Time AmeriCorps Member Include:

  • A maximum taxable $26,450 (pre-tax) living allowance, $1,150 dispersed bi-weekly over 46 weeks.
  • Basic medical insurance (health and dental for member only), if not already covered.
  • Paid Federal holidays, sick time, and vacation days.
  • Student loan forbearance (for qualifying federal student loans).
  • A $6,895 education award granted upon successful completion of the program.
  • Potential professional development and training opportunities including: CPR & 1st Aid, OSHA 10, curriculum development, career planning, volunteer management, & youth development.
  • Child Care Allowance if qualify.
  • Opportunity to live, travel, and serve in Central Oregon.

 

Skills and Abilities:

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.

  • Knowledge of construction practices and experience in construction is not required, but the passion to learn these skills is required.
  • Interest in and commitment to sharing expertise to assist in the skill development of program youth.
  • Skilled at taking initiative, problem solving, and working independently.
  • Skilled at building interpersonal relationships and to work/serve effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong verbal skills, to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and community groups.
  • Skilled at written communication, to develop program materials and reports.
  • Dependable and able to maintain positive attitude, to fulfill commitment to term of service.
  • Committed to the concept of national service and to making a difference in the community.
  • Basic computer literacy, to be able to produce program materials
  • Able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful permanent resident of the US.  Must adhere to the policies related to the Drug free Workplace Act.

 

How to Apply:

  • Send a resume and cover letter to Program Recruiter: recruitment@heartoforegon.org

For questions about the position or how to apply call 541-633-7834 or visit our website at www.heartoforegon.org

To read the full position description or learn about other full time AmeriCorps opportunities click the link below: https://heartoforegon.org/who-we-are/full-time-americorps-positions.html

 

*Heart of Oregon Corps empowers youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service to Central Oregon communities. We provide programming for young adults that are experiencing barriers to success. Through our WORK, EARN, LEARN model, we are training tomorrow's workforce today. Heart of Oregon Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.