Position Type: Paid internship

Reports To: Director of Construction Operations

Expected Schedule

Construction Services works a schedule of 7:30-4:30PM Tuesday-Saturday with work on some evenings required throughout the year. Interns will work between 20-40 hours per week and will set a regularly maintained schedule with their direct supervisor.

Position Description: Serving through an on-site Internship means taking part directly in Habitat for Humanity’s initiatives to increase access to affordable housing. Participants will have a chance to create long lasting, positive impact on the lives of neighbors in our communities, as well as gain practical experience in a variety of marketable skill sets. This document aims to summarize & communicate the core components of the Internship opportunity hosted by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.

Responsibilities

• Leading small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they have meaningful tasks and learning about Habitat programs and build processes while on the work sites.
• Utilizing volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and family participants working on site.
• Maintaining site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines, volunteer education, and site monitoring.
• Reporting any safety policy violations to the management team immediately.
• Completing safety training & orientations with the Construction Services team.
• Providing on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and family participants, as directed.
• Assisting team with materials management on site and at the Habitat warehouse and storage trailers.

Requirements

Willingness to coach and serve alongside volunteers indoors and out, in all kinds of weather conditions

Adaptable and able to thrive in a home repair or construction environment

Able to lift up to 50 pounds and serve on uneven surfaces of Habitat sites

Willingness and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding for purposes of home repairs, home construction or other neighborhood revitalization activities

Valid driver’s license

Previous construction or repair experience preferred, but not required

Able to give detailed information through verbal communication

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and pay attention to detail

Desire to serve with diverse team of staff, volunteers, partner families, and neighborhood residents

Committed to GDM Habitat’s mission, vision, and values