Casa Verde Builders - AmeriCorps Member

Casa Verde Builders - AmeriCorps Member

Start Date: 01/22/2024

Work Schedule: Full Time, 1700 hour term (1 year)

8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Education level: High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: 28

Stipend: $2,400.00 - $2,500.00 per month

To apply fill out the online interest form at https://veoci.com/v/p/form/a6vrjwkwv3tr?c=133766 - Select YouthBuild Austin, then Full-time AmeriCorps Member.

Text 512-484-5903 for more information!

Program Benefits :

• $7,395 Education Award upon successful completion of service that can be used to pay for college or student loans (1 year term)
• Free Health Coverage
• Free Childcare at approved site
• Student Loan Forbearance
• Food Stamp Eligibility
• Free Training
• Career Counseling
• No experience or skills required, only a positive attitude & a willingness to work hard.

Service Description : Casa Verde Builders, a program of YouthBuild Austin at American YouthWorks, is a national leader in combining green building, affordable housing, and education in Austin, Texas. Over the past 20 years AmeriCorps members built 100+ green-built homes for low-income, first time homebuyers, conducted weatherization & home repair projects, and collaborated with Mobile Loaves & Fishes to construct tiny-homes at the CommunityFirst! Village for the chronically unhoused. Our work at Casa Verde Builders is not only physically demanding but also centers on the principles of teaching, learning, and mastering new skills. Our program invites individuals to be a part of a community that not only constructs homes but also contributes to the greater goal of fostering environmentally conscious practices and providing sustainable housing solutions for those in need. Elevate your impact at Casa Verde Builders!

Our commitment to sustainability is a model for the Climate Corps programs now in development, focusing on projects that promote sustainable development and social equity. Casa Verde Builders offers a Solar Training Certificate program where we strive to bring renewable energy solutions to marginalized communities. 

We are currently recruiting young people from across the country and various walks of life to work together in a team-oriented service environment. AmeriCorps members serve in a full-time capacity (M-F; 8:00-5:00). There will be multiple start dates in March, April, July, and Sept. As an AmeriCorps member, not only will you receive a living stipend, health benefits, and career counseling, but you'll also be eligible for an educational award that sets you on a path to future success. Serving with AmeriCorps is both challenging and rewarding. It's a place to learn, grow, and have an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life.

Member Duties : As part of Casa Verde Builders (CVB), corpsmembers will receive construction training in NCCER core curriculum, OSHA 10, Solar Training Certificate & CPR/First Aid. Crews will work on new construction, tiny homes, weatherization, solar & home repair projects for marginalized communities. Members will assist as crew leaders of our YouthBuild crews helping to organize & lead projects. Sure, it's physical – we won't sugarcoat it. You'll be outdoors, rain or shine, using hand and power tools like hammers, saws, drills, shovels. You might even find yourself climbing ladders, working on roofs, or in tight spaces. No worries if you're new to all this; all we need is your positive attitude and a passion for hard work. We're looking for go-getters between 17 and 28 years old. Worried about when to start? We offer flexible start dates. Monthly stipend of $2400.

Join CVB, where skills are built, communities are uplifted, and every day is a new adventure!
 

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person