Frontier Housing believes that everyone should have a safe, decent, and affordable place to live in the communities they love. Our goal is to make that happen in Central Appalachia by serving families and individuals with a wide variety of housing products, including new construction, purchasing existing homes, home renovation and repairs, rental units, and homeownership and credit advising services.
We are seeking a Construction Specialist through the AmeriCorps Homes for All program. This service position comes with a living stipend and an educational award. The AmeriCorps Construction Specialist will work on construction sites alongside families who are building their own homes. Frontier Housing will host the AmeriCorps member beginning August 2025 and ending July 2026.
Construction Specialist goals for the year include:
- Assist in the building of new construction homes
- Help to teach construction skills and methods to homebuyers and volunteers
- Learn and develop skills in construction trades and management
The successful candidate is likely to:
- Have basic construction skills
- Be a self-starter who can work independently as well as with a team
- Have good communication and customer service skills
- Have a willingness to learn
The AmeriCorps Construction Specialist will report directly to the Mutual Self-Help Construction Supervisor. Members serve 37.5 hours per week. The service position includes a $20,400 Living Allowance, $7,395 Education Award, Health Insurance, SNAP Assistance (if eligible), Professional Development, and Holidays and Days off.
To apply, please submit your resume to a.riddle@frontierky.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
