Leadership: There is opportunity for leadership in construction field work if your English is sufficient, you can make a commitment longer than 3 months to lowernine.org, and you are willing to accept more responsibility. Crew Leader and Assistant Crew Leader positions are available.
Crew Leader responsibilities include:
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Leading volunteers on work sites to complete the planned work for the day
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Teaching basic building concepts to unskilled volunteers
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Overseeing work quality
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Reporting the work completed for the day to the project manager
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Communicating project needs and wants with the lowernine.org office, occasionally making estimates
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Organizing work site tools and making sure that they are maintained in good condition
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Making sure long term and short term volunteers are taken care of on work sites: making sure everyone is hydrated, has sunscreen supplied, and is wearing safety gear
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Performing basic first aid for any low-level workplace injuries such as small scrapes
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Attending daily 8 am staff meetings and weekly project meetings to act as a part of lowernine.org's leadership and decision-making body
Assistant Crew Leaders may be less experienced than Crew Leaders, but will support and lead field volunteer teams to the extent that they are able by assisting the Crew Leader with any of the above tasks.
Responsibilities
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Loading up materials and tools at the beginning of the day
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Working on residential construction site from 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM each week day, with 30 min lunch break at noon
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Following technical and safety instructions from crew leaders
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Cleaning up work site at the end of the day
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Tasks may include carpentry; electrical wiring; plumbing; roofing; framing; installing insulation; hanging, taping, mudding or sanding sheetrock; tiling; painting; installing windows and doors; installing bathroom fixtures; installing kitchen cabinets and counters; gardening/landscaping
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Individuals with strong construction skills and mastery of the English language may be able to grow into a leadership role (see below)
Qualifications
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positive attitude
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willingness and ability to do physical labor in a variety of weather conditions
