This year, join us in Building Energy Efficient Shelter as one of our Builder BEES! This opportunity invites you to gain work experience and contribute to the construction of energy-efficient affordable housing, all while surrounded by the beautiful red rocks of Southeastern Utah. This work exchange program offers free Bunkhouse housing, monthly food stipends, access to bulk foods, and valuable build experience working on our sustainability-focused construction site at the Moab Area Community Land Trust.  No experience necessary.

 

Details

Upcoming terms dates will be announced soon!

March 15 - May 10 (8 weeks, 245 hours) 

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This year we will be hosting multiple Builder BEES program terms! Additional 2024 terms will be announced later in the year. Each term will enroll up to 9 BEES (subject to adjustment based on the state of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and program needs). All terms will be hosted on the Community Rebuilds campus in Moab, Utah.

 

What You’ll Do

• Learn about energy efficient, sustainable building and affordable housing at the Moab Area Community Land Trust! This program offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on work experience while serving the Moab community.

• Daily tasks will vary based on the build schedule, and some phases of our builds are currently completed by sub-contractors. Please contact our Recruitment Coordinator at recruitment@communityrebuilds.org for more info or questions about anticipated tasks during your term. You will be helping low-income home owners fulfill their sweat equity hours on the Moab Area Community Land Trust. Depending on the stage of the build upon arrival, BEES will work on the following tasks:

  • Base metal

  • Interior Framing

  • Sheeting/ House Wrap

  • Drywall

  • Straw Stacking

• These builds are heavily supported by subcontractors. The stages of this term which we are using subcontractors include foundation, exterior framing and roofing. 

• Builder BEES will complete 32 hours per week of service with Community Rebuilds over the course of their term. Hours totaling less than 32 in a given week will be expected to be made up by the end of the term.

 

Benefits

• Free housing in our straw bale Bunkhouse! BEES will experience communal living at its finest, staying in double rooms with access to a large shared kitchen, comfortable living space, and spacious yard to enjoy the Moab sun.

• $50 weekly food stipend and bulk foods. The Bunkhouse kitchen is stocked with rice, beans, lentils, flour, and oats. CSAs will be offered as available during the harvest season.

• Valuable work experience and the opportunity to advance with us longer term as an AmeriCorps Build Apprentice.

• Access to the vibrant and expansive Community Rebuilds network! Our alumni have moved mountains in the world of sustainable living, affordable housing, and natural building, and are always ready to help you on your way.

• Adventure right in your backyard. Moab is home to no shortage of beautiful landscapes, rich histories, and all sorts of outdoor recreation. With both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks less than an hour away, you and your fellow BEES can fill your time off to the brim with desert fun.

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To Apply

Applicants are asked to provide a completed application, narrative essay, resume, and two recommendations. 

 

When you’re ready to apply, click the "Apply Now!" button below and complete the form. The form includes application questions and space to upload both your personal essay and resume in .doc or .pdf format. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted the form and we have received your recommendations. See further instruction on your personal essay and recommendations below.

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Personal Essay

In order to get a better understanding of each candidate, we ask that you include a 500-700 word narrative essay describing your motivations for applying. In your essay, please address the following questions:

 

1. How do you see the Builder B.E.E.S. connecting with your interests, education, career goals, or other aspects of your life?

2. Why is this opportunity important to you?

3. What will you bring to Community Rebuilds as an organization, to your fellow BEES' experiences, and to the participating homeowners' experiences?

 

Please save your essay file with the name formatted as “LastName_FirstName_BEESEssay” and upload it to the above application form. All essays must be in .doc or .pdf form.

 

Recommendations

In addition to your application, essay, and resume, we also ask for two recommendations for each applicant: one personal and one professional. Please submit completed recommendation forms to recruitment@communityrebuilds.org with "Builder BEES Recommendation" and the applicant's first and last name in the subject line.

 

Recommendation forms are available for download here:

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Builder BEES Recommendation Form

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