Mission Statement

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, Inc. is a Massachusetts charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to building simple low-cost homes by forming partnerships with low-income families in need of decent and affordable housing. We believe homeownership is a vital step to help families break the cycle of poverty and contributes to pride in families and communities.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an ecumenical Christian organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and dedicated to ending poverty housing throughout the world as a matter of justice, mercy, compassion and humility.

How the Program Works

Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money, land, and materials, Habitat Greater Boston builds or rehabilitates simple, decent houses. Families are selected based on their level of need, willingness to work, acceptance of responsibilities and ability to repay a mortgage. Families must complete at least 300 hours of sweat equity and an additional 100 hours of homeowner education classes. Qualified families purchase Habitat homes with zero-interest mortgages, enabling them to own their home. For additional information on owning a home, please click here.

Habitat Greater Boston is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Our projects are funded primarily by private donations from individuals, community groups, corporations, charities, foundations, schools, and religious organizations.

Where We Serve

We serve the following Greater Boston areas: Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Dedham, Dover, Everett, Lexington, Lincoln, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Needham, Newton, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn. If you live outside of our service area, please contact your local affiliate.

Employment Opportunities

Construction Site Supervisor, Needham

Summary of Position:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston is seeking a skilled Construction Site Supervisor to manage the construction of residential projects throughout the Greater Boston area.  If you are interested in using your skills and experience to provide affordable housing for those in need, Habitat for Humanity may be the right place for you. 
                   

Primary Responsibilities:
The Construction Site Supervisor is responsible for managing and planning all on-site construction activities of the project.
  

• Working with Construction Manager to create and maintain the project schedule
• Overseeing and planning the daily construction activities on the site to include site preparation, construction, and site cleanup activities
• Communicating effectively to the Construction Manager the on-site needs for construction materials and equipment, in-house crews, volunteer crews and sub-contractor crews
• Oversight and coordination of in-house site supervision, unskilled volunteer crews and subcontractor performance
• Oversight of inspection and utility installation processes
• Maintaining records of site activities, personnel and expenses as required

Requirements:  

• Minimum of 3 years experience in site supervision of residential construction projects. Experience in Boston area preferred
• Ability to perform given aggressive schedule requirements
• Ability to safely instruct and lead unskilled volunteers in general construction tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Proven decision-making abilities
• General carpentry, layout and construction skills required
• Non-profit experience and a desire to foster volunteer involvement desirable

To apply:

Email georgeomalley@habitatboston.org with your cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Internships

We hire interns periodically throughout the year. Our ideal candidates are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and dedicated to our mission of building decent, affordable homes with families. Office interns typically work in our offices in the North End and perform general administrative tasks. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to drhealey@habitatboston.org.

History

• 1987 - Habitat's first effort in Boston was the renovation of a Dorchester triple-decker on Havelock Street.
• 1990 - A two-family duplex in Dorchester Terrace was completed.
• 1992 - Habitat renovated an abandoned, incomplete four family structure on West Cottage Street in Roxbury.
• 1996 - Habitat Greater Boston moved its office to Covenant Congregational Church in Jamaica Plain.
• 1997/98 - Four homes were completed on Quincy Street in Dorchester.
• 1999 - A two-family home on Wayland Street and two units on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester were completed.
• 2000 - Four Wayland Street homes in Dorchester and two units on Alpine Street were dedicated, one of them was the First Ladies Build/Women's Build home led by Massachusetts First Lady Jan Garnett Cellucci.
• 2001 - A single-family home on Wayland Street in Dorchester and six townhouses on Regent Street in Roxbury were completed.
• 2002 - Celebrated 15 years of building hope by building homes in Boston and completed a four-unit building in Roxbury.
• 2003 - Habitat Greater Boston office moved from the Covenant Congregational Church in Jamaica Plain to an office in downtown Boston.
• 2004 - Habitat completed a five home project in South Boston.
• 2006 - We finished a 7-unit building at Blue Hill Place and started our first suburban Habitat house in Belmont.
• 2007 - Completed five homes in the Greater Boston area.