Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
Carpenter Assistant
Allentown, Pennsylvania•Full-time
$20 - $22 hourly
$20 - $22 hourly
About the Job
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is looking for a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Carpenter Assistant to help build and repair homes that make a lasting impact in our community.
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want a career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
This position works alongside a small construction team and volunteers on active residential job sites throughout the Lehigh Valley. The Carpenter Assistant will support a variety of construction activities including carpentry, demolition, framing, painting, window and door installation, and general construction tasks while helping create a safe and positive experience for volunteers and homeowners.
What You’ll Do:
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want a career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
This position works alongside a small construction team and volunteers on active residential job sites throughout the Lehigh Valley. The Carpenter Assistant will support a variety of construction activities including carpentry, demolition, framing, painting, window and door installation, and general construction tasks while helping create a safe and positive experience for volunteers and homeowners.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with residential construction, repairs, and remodeling projects.
- Support window and door installation, framing, trim work, painting, and general carpentry tasks.
- Safely operate hand and power tools.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites.
- Work alongside staff, volunteers, and homeowners in a collaborative environment.
- Help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a construction-related field required.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately read and use a tape measure required.
- Valid driver’s license required that meets the eligibility requirements of Habitat LV’s insurance carrier.
- Experience in carpentry, remodeling, window installation, door installation, or skilled trades preferred.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Ability to perform physical labor in varying weather conditions.
Why Join Habitat LV?
At Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley, your work directly helps families and strengthens communities throughout the region.
We offer:
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Meaningful, mission-driven work.
- A supportive team environment focused on making a difference.
Join a team that’s building more than homes - we’re building stronger communities.
About Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. We partner with individuals and families across our community to create affordable homeownership opportunities and improve housing conditions.
Our work is powered by the belief that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. Through our homebuilding programs and our ReStore locations, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local families.
Our work is powered by the belief that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. Through our homebuilding programs and our ReStore locations, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local families.