Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

New Construction Assistant Intern

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region  •  $17.75/hr  •  Charlotte, NC (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Woodpark Warehouse - Charlotte, NC 28206
Position Type: Internship
Job Category: ConstructionFull-Time Summer Construction Internship
$17.75 per hour | Tuesday–Saturday | 7:00am–4:00pm
Habitat Charlotte Region
Why Join Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region?
At Habitat Charlotte Region, we believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. When you join our team, your work directly supports families and strengthens neighborhoods across our community.
Together we build community impact. Since our inception in 1983, we have served over 5,000 local families, proving that affordable housing changes the trajectory of our entire region. Our work is driven by a commitment to community strength, marked by:
- 2,100+ New homes sold to local families
- 1,600+ Families served through critical home repairs
- 325 Existing homes renovated to maintain safe, affordable housing
Join us and be part of a team that has been transforming the Charlotte Region for over four decades.
In addition to meaningful work, Habitat Charlotte Region offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a healthy work-life balance—because caring for our community starts with caring for our people.
Position Purpose
Build and preserve homes for families in need of a decent place to live.
As a Construction Intern, you will assist in building and repairing homes while upholding Habitat’s standards of partnership, quality, safety, and teamwork. You will gain real-world construction experience while working alongside staff, volunteers, and homeowners.
This is a full-time, paid summer internship earning $17.75 per hour. The internship term will not exceed 90 days and is not eligible for benefits.
What You’ll Do
Interns assist in one or more of the following:
- Repairing owner-occupied homes through the Habitat Home Repair Program
- Building new Habitat homes
- Rehabbing homes for sale to Habitat homeowners
- Supporting green building initiatives integrated into our construction programs
You will also:
- Work alongside and help guide volunteers on construction tasks
- Foster positive relationships with homeowners and volunteers
- Follow Habitat Charlotte Region’s Approved Methods Construction Manual
- Maintain tools and equipment as assigned
- Complete assigned tasks on time and prioritize team goals

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who:
- Have an interest in construction or related fields
- Enjoy working hands-on and outdoors
- Can serve alongside people from diverse backgrounds with respect and professionalism
- Communicate openly and operate as a strong team member
- Show initiative, organization, and willingness to learn
- Maintain a positive, flexible attitude in a fast-paced environment
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This role requires working outdoors on active construction sites in all types of weather.
You must be able to:
- Pass a comprehensive drug screening
- Climb ladders and scaffolding
- Navigate uneven ground
- Stand most or all of the day
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work in attics and crawlspaces
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.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

About Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

Habitat Charlotte Region strives for a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to live. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Read more about us on our website: http://www.habitatcltregion.org

Five Fast Facts About Habitat Charlotte Region:

1) Habitat Charlotte Region was established in 1983 by seven local churches that we refer to as the Jeremiah Seven.

2) We have served more than 4,000 families since 1983 through our new home construction, critical home repair, and financial literacy programs.

3) Habitat homeowners purchase their homes with a low-interest monthly mortgage, participate in financial literacy classes, and complete volunteer hours constructing their own homes.

4) Habitat Charlotte Region built the first Habitat home constructed by an all-female crew in 1991, which grew into a nationwide initiative to bring women together to build homes, communities, and hope, now known as Women Build.

5) Habitat Charlotte Region has six ReStores throughout the Charlotte Region that help fund our mission through the resale of donated furniture, cabinetry, building materials, and more.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Year Founded
1983
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