Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 15.00

2025 COLLEGE STUDENT SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Habitats Mission:

Student Interns will have the unique opportunity to learn and then lead hands on residential construction working alongside staff, volunteers, and future homeowners. They will gain and utilize leadership and cooperation skills as well as gain valuable project coordination and construction skills. They will have the unique opportunity to assist with build planning, review, and real problem solving.

Interns will be treated with respect as the future leaders they will soon become. They will learn first-hand the integrity, empathy, sensitivity, and maturity that comes from meaningful community service. Their work will have an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of families we serve. In one summer, they will change lives forever and #BuildforBetter.

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an ecumenical, Christian, nonprofit organization working in partnership with Gods people in need to build modest, decent and affordable homes without interest or profit, thereby witnessing Gods love in action.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio adheres to governmental and health agency recommendations to limit the spread of COVID-19. Our priority is always the health and safety of our volunteers, home buying families, partners and our staff. Student interns will be required to comply with all safety protocols.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an equal opportunity employer.

Eligible College Participants: Students at least 18 years old. Preference may be given to those who are participating in their College Construction Related Degree or Certification Programs.

Internship Terms:

• All tools and training will be provided by Habitat, including Student Leader T-shirts.
• For College School Students, duration is 10 consecutive weeks over the summer from May 27 to August 1, 2025.
• Interns may take an unpaid break of up to one-week during the term if needed to accommodate a family event or family vacation. An unpaid day off is given for Independence Day.
• This is a full-time, paid internship (approximately 40 hours per week). Interns will be paid based on actual hours worked up to 40 hours per week at the regular hourly rate. Time over 40 hours will be limited but paid at the overtime rate of time-and-a-half. W-2 Payroll taxes do apply. Interns are paid bi-weekly by direct deposit.
• College Student Interns are paid $15.00 per hour regular time and $22.50 per hour overtime.
• Normal work week is Tuesday through Saturday. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 6:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 pm on Saturday.The workday starts promptly on time. Tardiness will not be allowed because you will miss the shuttle to the job site! Students who cannot make it to work on time will be dropped from the program.
• Interns must have proof of health insurance coverage (coverage under parents policy is fine), government issued photo ID or drivers license, and social security card.

Program Goals:

A. Expand the benefits of our College partnerships to have a tangible impact on site construction during summer months.

B. Engage & effectively utilize young adults in a mutually beneficial way:

1. Provide a meaningful learning opportunity to college students (age 18 and over) that includes:
   1. 1. Hands on construction and leadership training
      2. Letter of accomplishment for use in applications to college/trade schools, scholarship sources, and prospective future employers
      3. Skills evaluation by HFHSA staff and self-evaluation prior to term completion
      4. Skill development in areas desired by colleges and employers such as:
         • Oral communications and listening skills
         • Dependability, reliability, ability to plan, organize & manage time
         • Intellectual curiosity, initiative & follow through
         • Adaptability, flexibility, & problem solving skills
         • Teamwork, cooperation & leadership skills
         • Willingness to accept constructive criticism
         • Integrity, empathy, sensitivity, & maturity
         • Commitment to community service
           
2. Provide a paid summer internship utilizing a competitive selection process
3. Publicly recognize student interns and the program in our newsletter, to public officials, and media

C. Increase awareness of and support for HFHSAs important mission and the role of Student Interns positive impact on our work

1. Recognize participants at school events (if school policy allows) or community events
2. Announce student intern selection or completion at existing school ceremonies (if coordinated by your school)

Application and Selection Process:

Interested candidates should:

• Attend an optional Informational Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20th in person at our office at 311 Probandt, San Antonio, TX 78204 or join via Zoom at: Meeting ID: 881 4315 3948
• Apply online for the internship. Feel free to attach any reference letters to your online application.
  
• Keep checking the Habitat website for any changes or updates to these dates and this information. Go to click on LEARN tab at the bottom of the page, then click on the Were Hiring underneath to locate the summer internship information.
• Habitat will review the applications received and select numerous candidates for a personal interview.
  • Interviews will be held on Saturday, April 5th on site at Rancho Carlota (Build Site).
  • Additional interviews may be scheduled if positions are not filled from these interviews.
  • All candidates interviewed will be notified whether or not they were accepted. Candidates not selected for an interview, can check our web page and we will post when the positions are filled.

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an equal opportunity employer. As such, employment decisions for applicants and employees are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (if over 40), national origin or disability (if able to perform the essential functions for the job with our without the aid of a reasonable accommodation). If you require assistance in completing this application, please inform a staff member. If additional space is needed, please attach extra pages.

Thank you for your interest in helping with our important work!

SA.org

#BuildforBetter

Job Tags

Similar Jobs