Carpentry​/Masonry Workforce Craftsman

Position: AmeriCorps Carpentry/Masonry Workforce Craftsman 900/675 hrs
Ameri Corps Carpentry/Masonry Workforce Craftsman 900/675 hrs

Members are assigned by the Program to designated site locations that receive Ameri Corps services. Pre-service orientation is mandatory and must be completed before the program start date. No service or training hours are earned during this time; however, all required documents are collected and criminal history checks are conducted. All checks must be cleared before service begins. Failure to attend orientation results in non-acceptance into the program.

Members may not engage in prohibited activities, including religious or faith-based service. Service hour requirements are 1,200 for Three-Quarter-Time, 900 for Half-Time, and 675 for Reduced-Half-Time members. At least 75-80% of hours must involve direct or community service, while 20-25% may include meetings or research with prior approval. Selma Ameri Corps includes three categories:
Engagement Assistants, Electrical Workforce Craftsmen, and Carpentry/Masonry Workforce Craftsmen. Training is provided throughout the service year and may occur during orientation, meetings, or designated breaks. Orientation covers Ameri Corps 101, CPR and First Aid, History of National Service, Policies and Procedures, Prohibited Activities, and America Learns. Ongoing training may include CERT, Workplace Safety, Communications, Computer and Financial Literacy, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, and Electrical.

The program supports the Ameri Corps Focus Area of Economic Opportunity by enhancing members' workforce readiness. Members are encouraged to earn NCCER Electrical Level 1, NCCER Carpentry/Masonry Level 1, and Financial Literacy certifications before completing their term on September 30, 2026. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The Selma Ameri Corps Neighborhood Development Initiative have three core goals which are housing, people, and neighborhoods. Housing includes access to affordable housing and repairing houses or units. People include improving the outcome of the households' living in the target housing related to income, employment, health, and education through disseminating information and creating opportunities. Neighborhoods include creating conditions necessary for public and private industry to reinvest in distressed neighborhoods.

Ameri Corps members will assist citizens, repair houses and units, disseminate information, facilitate meetings, in Selma-Dallas County, Alabama. At the end of the first program year, the Ameri Corps members will be responsible for assisting 50 low income citizens with housing assistance through community outreach and repairing 10 units for habitable dwelling.

Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Housing , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :

Computers/Technology , Communications , Trade/Construction , Team Work .