Carpenter Skilled hands. Strong values. Real impact. Join Volunteers of America Delaware Valley as a Carpenter and put your craftsmanship to work improving and maintaining safe, quality housing and facilities for individuals and families in need. You’ll be part of a hands-on team responsible for a wide range of residential and commercial carpentry tasks that directly support our mission. This is more than just construction work—it's building better communities from the ground up. What You’ll Do • Perform framing, drywall repair/installation, trim work, stair and railing construction • Install doors, windows, cabinets, flooring, and block walls • Lay out materials, read blueprints, and execute projects accurately • Lead in-house and external building projects as needed • Ensure safety and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment • Collaborate with the construction team and follow all VOADV standards and safety guidelines What You Need • 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience • 5+ years as a Union Carpenter or completion of a carpentry apprenticeship • NJ State Journeyman’s license (or equivalent) preferred • Solid experience in commercial construction and maintenance • Strong blueprint reading and problem-solving skills • Valid driver’s license and availability for on-call work (nights/weekends/holidays) Why This Role Matters • Every nail, cut, and finish contributes to safer, more stable spaces for people who rely on our programs. If you take pride in your work and want to apply your trade where it counts—this is your opportunity. Build with purpose. Apply today. EEO of "Individuals with Disabilities" and "Veteran Status"/AA Click Here to Apply
See More Details >>Service Description : NHC Delaware: Community Health Fellowship is a program of the NHC AmeriCorps program and is administered by the Office of the County Executive of New Castle County Delaware, a sub-grantee of NHC’s parent organization, the Health Federation of Philadelphia. Delaware Members will serve a full-time, 1,700- hour service term over 42-52 weeks. Member service activities take place at their nonprofit community-based host sites and include community health worker tasks, digital health navigator tasks, and/or medical interpreter tasks such as COVID-19 response, care coordination, case management, health education, outreach coordination, and patient navigation. Members are assigned a host site mentor who provides mentorship, supervision, and access to professional development opportunities at the host site. Members also participate in ongoing professional development, team-building, and will earn a Certificate of Completion in Community Health Work from Delaware Technical & Community College, and have opportunity for optional outside/group service activities through their NHC program. Member Duties : NHC Delaware: Community Health Fellowship is an AmeriCorps program administered by the Office of the County Executive of New Castle County Delaware. Members will serve a full-time, 1,700- hour service term over 42-52 weeks. Member service activities take place at their community-based host sites and include tasks related to community health work, digital health navigation in the areas of food insecurity, care coordination, case management, health education, capacity building, outreach coordination, and patient navigation. Members are assigned a host site mentor who provides supervision, and access to professional development opportunities. Members also participate in public health leadership training, professional development, team-building, and will earn a Certificate of Completion in Community Health Worker Training from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Members will also have opportunities for optional outside/group service activities. Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , CHW and Digital Health Nav Training , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage . Terms : Car recommended . Service Areas : Homelessness , Health , Housing , Public Health AmeriCorps . Skills : Volunteerism, Service Oriented , Team Work , General Skills . SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program NHC Delaware: Communnity Health Fellowship Program Start/End Date 09/09/2024 - 09/08/2025 Work Schedule Full Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99 Program Locations DELAWARE Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City Languages English Accepting Applications From 09/09/2024 To 09/08/2025 Contact Shantel Love Office of the County Executive New Castle DE 19720 3027845465 shantel.love@newcastlede.gov www.nationalhealthcorps.org Listing ID 125703
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a carpenter in Philadelphia, DE, often begins with enrolling in a trade school or apprenticeship program, which provides a blend of hands-on training and theoretical education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters employed across the United States, with a projected growth of 8% from 2020 to 2030. In Philadelphia, carpenters can expect to earn an average of $900.77 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $100,000 annually. The carpentry trade in Philadelphia offers a stable career path with opportunities for growth and specialization, making it a rewarding choice for those interested in skilled craftsmanship.
