Members are assigned by the Program to designated site locations that receive AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps 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. Member Duties : The Selma AmeriCorps 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. AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps 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 : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Housing , Community Outreach . Skills : Team Work , Computers/Technology , Trade/Construction , Communications . SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program AmeriCorps Carpentry/Masonry Workforce Craftsman - 1200 hrs Program Start/End Date 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026 Work Schedule Full Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99 Program Locations ALABAMA Languages English Accepting Applications From 09/01/2025 To 12/31/2025 Contact Jasmine Robinson 222 Broad St Selma AL 36701 334-327-7074 americorpsdirector@selma-al.gov Listing ID 122311
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Selma, AL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced masons. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 47,918 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010. In Selma, AL, the average weekly wage for masons is $308, with experienced professionals earning up to $195.50 per week. Trade schools, unions, and local training programs offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a stable career with the potential for significant earning potential.
