Construction Assistant Intern – Summer 2023

One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. We are seeking applicants for our Summer 2023 Construction Internship program. If you are a college student, upcoming grad, or simply looking for an opportunity to gain valuable skills while making a difference in the lives of people in our community, apply today!

This is a paid internship, with a term that will not exceed 90 days. This position is ineligible for benefits.

Position Purpose:

Build and preserve homes for families in need of a decent place to live! Perform and manage others in the performance of tasks directly related to building and repairing homes, while upholding the standards of partnership, quality, safety, and team participation. Explore a career in construction, architecture, engineering, or another related construction field.

Essential Functions:

• Interns will assist in the preservation or construction of homes in one or more of the following three ways: through repairing homes through the Habitat Charlotte Home Repair Program which repairs owner occupied homes, through the building of new Habitat homes or through repairing/rehabbing existing homes for sale to Habitat homeowners. All of these housing programs have a green building component to the construction program.
• Relate to volunteers and homeowners as a friend, mentor and trainer, patiently instructing and encouraging others in tasks and participation.
• Promote partnership among all participants in the Habitat program, giving special attention to the needs and concerns of homeowners; and enhancing communication between staff, volunteers, and homeowners.
• Perform tasks that are team priorities.
• Follow Habitat Charlotte Region’s method of building using the Habitat Charlotte Region Approved Methods Construction Manual.
• Maintain Habitat equipment, as assigned.
• Complete tasks on time.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills Required:

• Interest, willingness and ability to serve beside all types of people with-in a commitment to the Habitat program.
• Operate as a team member, communicating openly and maintaining respect for others. Foster good relationships with staff, volunteers, homeowners, inspectors and sub-contractors. Remain Flexible.
• Organize and follow through with tasks and responsibilities. Show initiative and willingness to learn. Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to and interest in acquiring and maintaining a knowledge of building standards and methods
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, maneuver over uneven ground, stand most or all of day, lift 50 lbs., and work in attics and crawlspaces.

Service Week (days/hours):

• Tuesday—Saturday 7:00am-4:00pm, with exact starting times depending on the time of year, the weather, and the construction schedule.

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C

• 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.