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Construction Site Assistant

Number of open positions: 1
Reports directly to: Construction Manager
Department: Construction
Service week (days/hours): Tuesday through Saturday
Hours and Pay: 32 hours per week with the possibility to expand to full time; pay to be discussed; no relocation funds are available

Position Objective:
Manage construction site volunteers by assigning tasks, communicating with crew leaders and solving construction problems. This includes being familiar with building blueprints and Habitat house construction guidelines and translating those documents into finished houses. Ensure crew leaders and volunteers are engaged in meaningful tasks. Oversee site work for quality control and safety. Select and schedule sub contractors as needed.

Specific duties and responsibilities for this position:
  • Create a positive and productive work environment that is conducive to volunteers
  • Manage building construction and solve technical issues
  • Work week inlcudes 1/2 days on Tuesdays and Thursdays and full days Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
  • Schedule sub contractors to ensure schedules are maintained
  • Schedule tasks for crew leaders on designated workdays
  • Coordinate construction project activities with the Construction Manager
  • Schedule building inspections by city inspectors and resolve any construction deficiencies
  • Monitor volunteer work crews and answer questions from crew leaders and volunteers
  • Monitor volunteer crews for quality control and ensure safety guidelines are being followed
  • Track inventory of construction supplies and purchase necessary workday supplies
  • Notify Construction Manager of unresolved construction issues and recommend solutions
  • Distribute and track tools used by the volunteers; ensure the tools are properly put away at the end of the workday and that the tools are well maintained
  • Assist with facilitating volunteer trainings & workshops, if necessary

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
The successful applicant must have several years of construction experience in the residential and multiplex building trades, know how to read and interpret blueprints and have knowledge of construction methods and tool usage. Preference will be given for general construction experience and managing crews. Additional training will be provided as needed.

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties:
Must be physically fit and capable of lifting fifty pounds.




VISTA Job Description

Agency: Flatirons Habitat for Humanity
Job Title: Corporate Outreach Coordinator – VISTA position

Position Description: The VISTA Corporate Outreach Coordinator with assist Flatirons Habitat in identifying, cultivating and soliciting financial support and volunteers from companies located in Boulder and Broomfield Counties of Colorado. Duties include developing and implementing a marketing plan to expand corporate partnerships.

Working under the supervision of the Development Director and with board members and community volunteers, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Designing and implementing plans to:
  • Secure cash and in-kind donations from corporations and small businesses for house sponsorships;
  • Expand Team Build Days program;
  • Secure cash and in-kind donations for A Brush With Kindness Program; and
  • Provide staff support to the Development Committee.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred in business, marketing, PR or related field; however, some college combined with work experience in relevant field may substitute for a degree.
  • Ability to work autonomously and with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Self-directed, highly motivated, reliable with a results and solution oriented perspective, organized and flexible with strong time management skills.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in Windows based software including Microsoft Office and an online database.

This is an AmeriCorps*VISTA position; benefits include: health care coverage, travel paid to training, relocation allowance, child care allowance and your choice of education award or cash stipend up completion of one year of service.

All interested applicants should email a resume with cover letter, three references and a short essay of no more than 250 words outlining your community service experience to:
Jan Hawley, CFRE
Development Director
Flatirons Habitat for Humanity
2540 Frontier Avenue, Suite 109
Boulder, CO 80301
jhawley@flatironshabitat.org

Position start date is July 15, 2008 following a VISTA Pre-Service Orientation Training.