Description
The House Leader In Training oversees functions critical to the success of the mission – construction with volunteers and the planning behind it.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leading volunteers on build days
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and understanding house plans
- Monitoring construction process on non-build days
- Assisting with construction-related inventory monitoring
- Serving as a liaison to the homebuyers during the construction process
- Master the carpentry, roofing, finish, and volunteer management skills listed in the House Leader Qualifications document.
- Complete all required routine (e.g., OSHA Fall Protection, CPR & First Aid, Volunteer Management) and special training.
- Provide input to the Volunteer Skilled Supervisor (VSS) Training Matrix, including ideas for training additional VSS.
- Attend weekly Construction Team meetings and all–staff meetings as scheduled.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support departmental & Atlanta Habitat for Humanity policies & procedures.
- Serve as an ambassador for Atlanta Habitat, assisting volunteers and sponsors in obtaining any information they need to get involved on an ongoing basis.
- Instruct & lead volunteers on-site.
- Understanding Atlanta Habitat construction process
- Current knowledge of residential construction techniques preferred.
- Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong leadership skills
- This position requires extensive driving around the City of Atlanta.
- This position is subject to periodic DMV checks for driving record and valid driver’s license.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of one year of professional experience required; preferably construction related.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 75 pounds.