Description

Who You Are:

You’re someone who people can rely on and you’re always there when they need a helping hand. You like variety in your work and enjoy a unique challenge every day. You love working with your hands and stepping back to admire a job well done. You’re looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team. People often comment on how you’re organized, a quick learner, and open to new things. You know in your heart it’s time to find an opportunity to be part of something larger; more impactful. If this sounds like you, please allow us to introduce ourselves. 

Who We Are:

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone needs an affordable, healthy, and stable place to live in dignity and safety, and that affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action for all.  To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Metro Denver builds, renovates and sells homes in partnership with low- and moderate-income families. Habitat Metro Denver is also an advocate for policies that create and preserve affordable housing. We work in neighborhoods across five counties in Metro Denver to not only build, renovate and sell new homes, but also to do critical home repairs to help families stay in their homes longer. Since being founded in 1979, Habitat Metro Denver has served more than 2,500 households and is one of the top ten producers in the Habitat U.S. network nationwide.

 How We Succeed Together:

 Habitat Metro Denver’s Cultural Blueprint highlights the specific behaviors and mindsets that support our core values and guide day-to-day decisions, behaviors, and interactions of every person within our organization.

• Solid Foundations - Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about our work, our teams, and our relationships.
• Innovative Design - We are curious.  We embrace change.  We take risks and initiative to address a complex social issue – housing.  We exemplify grit and determination in our relentless pursuit to ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. 
• Open Doors - We welcome everyone. We aspire to be an inclusive organization that celebrates one humanity – where equity, diversity and inclusion are at the core of every facet of our work.
• Clear Windows - We approach everyone with kindness, clarity, and transparency.  We champion authenticity, illuminate our strengths, and hold ourselves and others accountable.
• Supportive Structures - We have each other’s backs.  We collaborate.  Becoming better at what we do takes all of us.  By building homes and life-changing careers, we make a transformational difference in our lives and the lives of others.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

This temporary position supports supervisors in the field or production shop (as previously assigned in AmeriCorps) with daily responsibilities and a primary focus on leading volunteers and future homeowners.

The following reflects the organization’s definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teamwork and Construction

• Acts as an on-site ambassador for the mission of Habitat Metro Denver and demonstrates values and behaviors aligned with our Cultural Blueprint. 
• Independently leads volunteers and homeowners with a volunteer management and engagement mindset at the worksite / production shop and ensure that they have a consistently safe, meaningful, and positive experience.
• Assists in construction tasks related to general carpentry tasks as required.  
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Must be eager to continue to learn construction best practices and procedures. 
• Drive company vehicles to pick up and deliver materials & load/unload materials as needed.
• This is a hands-on position building 5 days a week.

Safety

• Role model and effectively communicate to volunteers and contractors that safety is the first priority on the construction site.
• Help ensure that everyone on our job sites consistently adheres to all established safety policies and procedures.
• Attend required safety trainings.
• Report all accidents/near misses to the Supervisor.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Some general knowledge of construction, but more importantly, the willingness to continuously learn more.
• Bi-lingual, English – Spanish, highly desirable. 
• Proven ability to work in a fast pace, constantly evolving environment. 
• Ability to identify and help solve problems efficiently.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate clearly and professionally with homeowners, volunteers, contractors, suppliers and coworkers. 
• Organized construction training and/or education is helpful.
   

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

• Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e. climbing, lifting, carrying a minimum of 50 lbs., and other similar activities as required).
• Ability to safely use residential construction power tools.
• Ability to safely operate a construction vehicle (pickup truck or similar).  
• A valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is a prerequisite. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment during a variety of weather conditions.

COMPENSATION AND BENIFITS:

 The Starting Pay Range is $19.29 / hr. Temporary Positions are projected to be available from August 5, 2025, through October 2025, with the ability to extend as production levels require.

Benefits available include unpaid leave for vacation and holidays, Healthy Families Workplace Act (HFWA) Leave, Housing Stipend can be continued dependent upon hours worked. Medical benefits are available for regularly scheduled (30) or more hours per week.

Please send resume or work history and cover letter or statement explaining your interest in the position to [email protected] for consideration.  

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Participation in past AmeriCorps service for Habitat for Humanity’s construction/production team is required. Service at the Denver Metro affiliate is preferred.