AmeriCorps

SBP Disaster Response & Recovery

AmeriCorps New Orleans, LA

SBP is a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery. We're seeking passionate leaders to join our AmeriCorps team and support more than 10,000 annual volunteers in rebuilding homes. Our work returns more than 800 people to safe, sanitary, and secure living conditions after natural disasters each year. AmeriCorps members serving with SBP directly impact our clients’ lives by coordinating construction projects, organizing volunteers, and supporting clients with the application and rebuilding process. AmeriCorps members achieve measurable results for our clients, gain leadership experience and create connections with volunteers and corporate partners. Join us as an AmeriCorps member and you will develop skills in public speaking, problem-solving, and (for our construction team) home construction. You will also receive coaching and mentorship from SBP managers that are invested in your success as a leader! We have rolling start dates throughout the year, please feel free to message us if you're curious about specific start dates for the location you're interested in. We are always recruiting; it's never too early to apply!

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Member Duties : PROJECT LEAD: Complete basic construction tasks and lead teams of volunteers in construction work DISASTER CORPS: Deploy to recent disasters to support critical response activities SUPPLY & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR: Coordinate the operations of SBP’s warehouse and delivery system to ensure that project sites have the needed tools and materials CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR: Coordinate subcontractor schedules, secure permits, and monitor the progress of construction projects CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Serve as the point of contact for clients. Assess clients’ needs, provide referrals, and offer support to clients through the application and rebuilding processes. VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Recruit, orient, and support volunteers who are serving with SBP. CLIENT PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR: Lead community-wide disaster preparedness campaigns

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas

Community Outreach , Housing , Disaster Relief , Community and Economic Development , Hurricane Katrina , Neighborhood Revitalization , Environment .

Skills

None

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

SBP Disaster Response & Recovery

Program Start/End Date

07/16/2024 - 05/16/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations FLORIDA , LOUISIANA , KENTUCKY

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/08/2024 To 06/28/2024

To Apply

Phone 225-286-3702

E-mail [email protected]

Website sbpusa.org/join/americorps

Contact Andrea Levine

2645 TOULOUSE ST

New Orleans LA 70119

2252863702

[email protected]

sbpusa.org

Listing ID 78692
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Business Development and Sales
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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