AmeriCorps Disaster Corps - Hurricane Ida Recovery
As a Disaster Corps Project Lead, you will embody SBP’s dedication to timely response, deploying to disaster-impacted communities following the immediate impact of natural disasters. When not on deployment, you will serve as Project Leads supporting recovery in your community. This is a vital part of the role, as some Disaster Corps members may not have the opportunity to deploy during their term.
What would you be doing?
● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite
● Ensure that all construction work is of the highest quality
● Actively participate in construction projects completing each phase of construction on schedule with or without the presence of volunteers
● Interact professionally and maintain a positive attitude when interacting with other team members, staff, homeowners, and volunteers
● Maintain the ability to perform strenuous, physical labor in different climates, over long periods of time
● When volunteers are present, Project Leads must:
o Clearly articulate the homeowner’s story and enduring needs, and educate volunteers on the community and the impacts of the storm
o Communicate daily and weekly goals
o Supervise, participate alongside, and provide effective training and constructive feedback to volunteers who are completing insulation, drywall, mudding, painting, flooring, trim, doors, and other phases of construction
o Serve as a liaison between the homeowner and volunteers
● Following a disaster, Disaster Corps Project Leads must:
o Commit availability to travel with 24-48 hours’ notice and have the availability to deploy for 30 or more days
o In the event of a large-scale disaster, relocate to the impacted community supporting response and recovery activities.
o Provide immediate and long-term relief in areas impacted by natural disasters including but not limited to: basic needs assessments, volunteer coordination, client coordination, supply and donations management, debris removal, mucking and gutting homes, and any additional critical needs identified
o Willingness to stay in deployment housing which could include public shelters, Airbnb, hotels, religious facilities, or other temporary housing options available. SBP will provide bedding materials if none are available
o Conduct disaster response and preparedness trainings for communities and other national service organizations
o Support client services coordination, and volunteer coordination as needed
● Adhere to SBP’s Construction Manual and Safety Protocol and participate in regular safety trainings
● Meet monthly with the Project Manager to discuss goals, construction projects, professional development, and any other issues, and be open to regular feedback and coaching
● Participate in September 11th Day of Remembrance and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events, which may take place on a weekend or during holidays and include activities outside of the scope of typical day-to-day functions
New Orleans members may also serve in SBP’s Opportunity Housing Program in addition to working with home repair clients. The Opportunity Housing Program provides affordable, storm-resilient, energy-efficient homes for sale and rent to lower-income residents, to help them build resilience before disaster strikes. AmeriCorps members will gain valuable experience in how to redevelop neighborhoods and build housing that is affordable and resilient.
SBP AmeriCorps Benefits:
- Monthly stipend of $2,100
- Free individual health insurance
- A housing stipend of $175/month for AmeriCorps alumni
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $500 for eligible members
- Segal Education Award of $6,895 (Can be used as tuition assistance and/or for repaying qualified student loans and is awarded upon successful completion of a 10-month term of service)
- AmeriCorps Childcare Benefits Program
- Student loan forbearance for qualified loans
- Free Mental Health, Financial, and Legal support through the Member Assistance Program
When would you start?
- We have rolling start dates throughout the year! Submit your application now and one of our recruiters can talk to you about upcoming start dates. AmeriCorps team members commit to a 10-month service term.
Want to learn more?
- Watch SBP's Anthem video to hear how we are helping prevent people from reaching their breaking point.
- Watch this video to learn What is AmeriCorps?
As an AmeriCorps member serving with SBP, you will be part of the growing national service movement. You will receive professional development with a dynamic social-impact organization that is pioneering a new model for disaster recovery to support people, especially those who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. If you’re committed to learning, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with volunteers, we want you on our team!
Apply now at: https://sbpusa.org/join/americorps
COVID-19 Safety Statement: SBP requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all team members. SBP team members closely interact with vulnerable populations. As such, we have an obligation to ensure that no team member poses a direct threat to the health or safety of our clients, themselves, or others in the workplace. All vaccinated team members will be required to submit photocopies of the front and back of their vaccination cards prior to onboarding with SBP.