This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.
Are you interested in joining our team? Below is a list of positions that are currently available. Don't hesitate to reach out to us and ask about upcoming job opportunities, as we usually have a plethora of ways to get involved!
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Community Rebuilds partners with AmeriCorps State to offer positions both in the office and on our build site. AmeriCorps members serve full time for one year, and receive benefits such as a living stipend, End of Service Segal Education Awards, and more.
Desired Experience
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It's always great to have a degree in a relevant field, leadership experience, or work experience (e.g., construction, architecture, materials management, research, and etc.)
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Compensation & Benefits
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Living stipend of $20,400/year
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Education award*. Please visit americorps.gov for more information.
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Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
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Potential eligibility for food stamps
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Special open enrollment for health insurance through Marketplace- AmeriCorps can help with premiums if needed
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2 weeks variable time off, plus all federal holidays and 4 weeks of site shutdown.**
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Expand resume while simultaneously benefiting the community
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Receive mentoring, training, and experience in program facilitation and leadership
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Receive the reward of changing lives and making a difference in our world
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To apply- Please send your resume, two references, and cover letter to: recruitment@communityrebuilds.org
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*Specific award amount subject to change dependent on previously worked Americorps terms and total term length.
**based on 40 hour work week (plus 30 minute unpaid lunch). Total time off may vary.
Project Manager Apprentice
AmeriCorps State
Community Rebuilds is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for affordable and sustainable housing. The Project Manager Apprentice will work to contribute to the housing and climate crisis by assisting the Construction Manager in organization and facilitation of building projects on site and in the office.
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The Project Manager Apprentice will work under the supervision of the Construction Manager and Administration team.
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Assignment Responsibilities​​​​
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Attend AmeriCorps Orientation and meetings
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Participate in AmeriCorps and Community Rebuilds events and community projects
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Organize and process project documents
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Assist with bookkeeping tasks
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Obtain bids and documents from sub-contractors
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Create project timelines, budgets, and material takeoffs
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Attend project meetings when necessary
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Assist with messaging participants
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Assist other team members with programs, events, or office tasks as needed
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Design Build Apprentice
AmeriCorps State
Community Rebuilds is seeking an inspired, driven, individual with a passion for affordable and sustainable housing. The Design Build Apprentice works to contribute to the housing and resource crisis by contributing to both the design and build while gaining valuable experience in bringing a project from concept to creation.
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The Design Build Apprentice will work alongside and under supervision of the Drafting Instructor and Site Supervisor.
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Assignment Responsibilities​
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Attend AmeriCorps Orientations and meetings
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Participate in AmeriCorps and Community Rebuilds events and community projects
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Draft thorough and accurate construction documents
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Collect bids from contractors and subcontractors
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Create project timelines, budgets, and material takeoffs
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Oversee the budget for each project, ensuring accurate accounting
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Research zoning and coding requirements
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Facilitate a cohesive relationship between the administrative staff and the build team
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Participate in all building tasks involved with foundation to finish construction
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Assist the instructor/supervisor on site
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Advise, mediate issues, and field questions for interns, volunteers, and homeowners
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Maintain the build site cleanliness and organization
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Supervise the use of tools and maintain inventory list
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“The Design Development and Admin [projects] translated over to the work I am doing now…It’s been a great thing for my resume and portfolio…The skills [I learned] have given me a leg up in terms of making myself a good candidate for different projects.” - Edwin Castillo
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Build Apprentice
AmeriCorps State
Community Rebuilds provides an advanced educational service opportunity for those interested in entering the field of construction or for those wanting to contribute direct service towards affordable housing projects for low-income families and individuals. Apprentices will gain building and leadership knowledge by working with homeowners, interns, and volunteers through the build process under the guidance of lead supervisors.
Community Rebuilds has many exciting behind-the-scenes capacity-building opportunities in the office. Four hours per week (on average) of the AmeriCorps term can be used for assisting with side projects, administrative assistance, project management, planning, and development. This work is intended not only to assist in furthering the organization’s mission and programming, but to serve as experience and professional development for the Apprentice. The time must be pre-approved for purposes of priority and may be contingent on the capacity of CR’s staff to mentor the Apprentice.
Apprentices work alongside and under the supervision of their Construction Manager and Site Supervisor. The responsibilities and benefits are as follows:
Assignment Responsibilities
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Participate in all building tasks involved with foundation to finish construction
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Assist the lead instructor/supervisor on-site
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Advise, mediate issues, and field questions for program participants.
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Support on-site safety for all program participants.
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Maintain the build site cleanliness and organization
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Supervise the use of tools and maintain inventory list
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Coordinate the purchase and ordering of materials
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Perform maintenance tasks at the CR campus as needed
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Facilitate and cater events and workshops
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Motivate the crew to work together as a team and maintain morale
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Assist the bookkeeper in maintaining the build budget as needed
Events & Outreach Coordinator
AmeriCorps State
Community Rebuilds is seeking an organized and outgoing individual with a passion for affordable and sustainable housing. The Event and Outreach Coordinator works to contribute to the housing and climate crisis by facilitating events and conducting outreach for our affordable housing program and our courses and workshops focused on sustainable building and practices. The goal of this position is to expand the reach of our opportunities far and wide with the objective of equity, inclusion, and diversity.
The Event and Outreach Coordinator will work alongside and under the supervision of the Program Administration team. The responsibilities and benefits are as follows:
Assignment Responsibilities
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Create promotional campaigns for events and programs
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Conducting tours of homes and campus for visitors
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Contribute to social media and graphic designing work
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Network with Universities, environmental groups, tribal communities, etc.
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Table at events such as career fairs, conferences, and community events
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Plan, facilitate and manage volunteers for events such as the Haunted House, Open Houses, pop-up ReStores and other courses or workshops
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Assist Recruitment Coordinator with recruiting participants when needed
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Solicit and gather in-kind goods and supplies necessary for programs and events
Recruitment Coordinator
AmeriCorps State
The Recruitment Coordinator works to contribute to the housing crisis and climate crisis by recruiting program participants for our affordable housing program and our internships and workshops focused on sustainable building and practices. The goal of this position is to expand the reach of our opportunities far and wide
The Recruitment Coordinator will work alongside and under the supervision of the Program Administration team. The responsibilities and benefits are as follows:
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Assignment Responsibilities
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Create promotional campaigns for recruitment of students, volunteers, and program participants
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Update program documents as necessary.
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Contribute to social media and graphic designing work.
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Network with Universities, environmental groups, tribal communities, etc.,
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Table at events such as career fairs, conferences, and community events.
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Applicant coordination: Check references, conduct initial interviews, make recommendations to staff, and coordinate onboarding when approved.
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Onboard and support participants throughout their term
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Assist with check in, checks outs, and assist in housing needs
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Facilitate term events such as Orientation and Closing Ceremonies
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Serve as a liaison to provide group communication from the office to CR members
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Support members throughout their term.