Available Positions
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, Greater Boston 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 Superintendent 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 Superintendent 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 a plus
- 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.
Current work sites:
- Blue Hill Place is our only mixed use development featuring 24 units of housing and 2,000 square feet of commercial space. The final building (Phase V) which is a three unit townhome, is under construction.
- Dorchester Terrace is a development of 13 townhomes in 4 buildings surrounding a common courtyard. We are "gut renovating" 4 units for new homeowners. They are in various stages of completion.
- Navarre Street is our first home purchased from a financial institution that has been foreclosed upon. This two-unit building is in the initial phase of "gut renovation."
- Bradeen Street Townhomes is a 6 unit development that broke ground in August of 2011. Three duplexes will be built over the next 24 months.
To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to georgeomalley@habitatboston.org.
Development and Communications Intern
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston is looking for a new intern! We're hoping to enlist a capable, enthusiastic student to work with our development team!
Job Description:
The Development and Communications Intern will assist the Director of Development and the development staff. The team is responsible for fundraising through individual donors, corporate partners, special events, and grants, as well as communications and public relations. The intern will help maintain and update our fundraising database and gift acknowledgement process. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in fundraising and marketing for a community-based nonprofit. This is an unpaid internship.
Qualifications:
- College or graduate school student preferred
- Solid written, verbal, communication, and computer skills
- High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem solving and time management capabilities
- Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office required, database experience a plus
- The ability to work as part of a team and maintain professional standards
An ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, organized, local student with a flexible schedule.
S/he may have an interest in fundraising and development work and an interest in affordable housing and nonprofit work.
We are looking for someone available 2-3 days/week. Local college students (and those in need of an internship for academic credit) are encouraged to apply.
To apply:
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to volunteers@habitatboston.org.
Habitat Greater Boston is looking for a volunteer webmaster/designer who has some experience (and/or is willing to learn). An ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, organized, local student with a flexible schedule and experience or proficiency in:
-Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite (CS5)
S/he may have an interest in expanding their portfolio and an interest in affordable housing and nonprofit work.
We are looking for someone available 2-3 days/week.
TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume with the phrase "Web Design" in the subject to volunteers@habitatboston.org.
Store Clerks
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is looking for store clerks who will assist customers, price merchandise, organize items, and could potentially help with some light paperwork.
Volunteer ReStore Warehouse Assistants
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is looking for Warehouse Assistants are needed to receive and process donations of building materials, kitchen cabinets, furniture and appliances, as well as, keep the storage areas and loading dock organized and clean. Applicant must be able to do moderate lifting. The positions are unpaid and ideally, you would be available 1-2 times a week to help out for a 4+ hour shift. We need volunteers Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Please send resume and cover letter to pauldecoulos@habitatboston.org.
The mission of the Habitat Greater Boston Internship Program is to educate its participants in all aspects of a non-profit organization including marketing, community relations, legal affairs, fundraising and management. Through practical experience, interns learn in a high-energy environment. Habitat Greater Boston interns have a wonderful opportunity to help low-income families realize their dreams of homeownership, while contributing to their community and gaining valuable management and relationship-building skills.
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 suzannekinsellagh@habitatboston.org.