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You can help strengthen communities through a year of service with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh AmeriCorps. You can get paid to serve full-time helping families build strong and stable homes, all while gaining real-world experience. Through Habitat Pittsburgh AmeriCorps, you will take on new challenges, see the results of your service, and have the chance to learn and grow.

what is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps (pronounced Ameri-core) is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation of National and Community Service (CNCS) and began in 1994. AmeriCorps is commonly described as a domestic Peace Corps. AmeriCorps members commit to a year of full-time service. Habitat Pittsburgh is excited to be partnering with AmeriCorps members for 15 years and counting!

tangible benefits

  • Modest living allowance

  • Basic health insurance

  • Worker’s compensation insurance

  • FICA/SS tax

  • Training specific to service activities

  • Childcare for eligible members

  • Student loan forbearance during term of service

  • Education Award of $6,495

intangible benefits

  • Chance to help others/perform community service

  • Explore future job/education interests

  • Learn about and work with other ethnic/cultural groups

  • Ability to be apart of a national movement

  • Meet new people

  • Put your faith into action

  • Learn about poverty/poverty housing issues

  • Get involved with Habitat

available positions at Habitat Pittsburgh

We're currently searching for candidates interested in serving with Habitat Pittsburgh as one of our Construction Crew Leaders!

Position: Construction Crew Leader

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA

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Service Term: One Year

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Summary: As a Construction Crew Leader, you'll be an integral member of Habitat Pittsburgh's construction team and help us to build and repair homes in Allegheny County. You'll be taught and supervised by our full-time construction staff, and will help lead daily volunteer groups. Click the button below to see the full position description.

*You will be redirected to Habitat.org

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