AmeriCorps Disaster Recovery Team - Coastal Carolina Disaster Resiliency Agency

SBP•James City, NC

20h•$2,228•Hybrid

About The Position

Help coastal North Carolina recover from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence by serving with AmeriCorps! Coastal Carolina Disaster Resiliency Agency (CCDRA) continues the mission of the Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance (CCDRA), a Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) formed after Hurricane Matthew impacted Eastern North Carolina in October 2016. Launched in January 2017 with support from FEMA Volunteer Agency Liaisons, the alliance brought together corporations, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, government entities, and community members to address recovery needs in Craven County. SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, solves the challenges facing at-risk communities and scales impact with a proven model that brings the rigor of business and innovation to reduce risk, create resilient communities and streamline recovery. By taking this holistic approach, SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery. SBP does this in three connected ways—prepare, shape and build. 1. SBP prepares individuals, communities and organizations to mitigate risk and speed recovery. 2. SBP shapes federal policy and system change and state and local disaster recovery programs to be more efficient and effective. 3. SBP builds resilient communities efficiently and effectively and shares our proven model and approach with others. COVID-19 Safety Statement: While COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged, they are not mandatory for SBP team members at this time. However, SBP strongly recommends that all team members stay current with vaccinations and boosters, which remains one of the best ways to protect themselves, their colleagues, and the clients we serve.

Requirements

Be at least 17 years of age or older.
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check
Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening.
Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in challenging situations, including client crises.
Ability to clearly communicate needs and expectations to people of various backgrounds.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Flexibility/Resilience – Able to adjust to and thrive in a dynamic environment; handles setbacks and failures with professionalism and candor; effectively and appropriately responds in the face of adversity or conflict.
Ability to Work Independently – Is a self-starter and accomplishes tasks independently and without constant, direct supervision.
Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks – Prioritizes multiple projects and assignments; raises barriers and problems and works cooperatively with a supervisor to resolve these.
Results-Oriented Thinking and Behavior – Focuses on making an impact. Possesses the desire to achieve excellence and does not settle for mediocrity.
Awareness and Sensitivity to the External Environment – Has situational awareness and is aware of the organizations that they represent, including AmeriCorps, the agency and brand, SBP, and the effect of their words and actions on that position; demonstrates savvy in dealing with agencies, volunteers and donors; is promoting and affirming in conversations about and on behalf of those organizations.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is required for positions serving at the Puerto Rico Operating Site.

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinate the ordering and delivery of building materials to the construction sites.
Maintain the ability to perform strenuous, physical labor in different climates, over long periods of time.
Clearly articulate the homeowner’s story and enduring needs, and educate volunteers on the area and the effects of the storm.
Communicate daily and weekly goals.
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.
Serve as a liaison between the homeowner and volunteers.
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.
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.
Per 45 CFR §2540.100, member activities are not supplementing, duplicating, or displacing staff or volunteers.
SBP staff, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers are never allowed on the roof of a home.
SBP staff, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers are allowed on ladders and benches.
When working on ladders, SBP staff, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers must maintain three points of contact with the ladder and follow ladder safety protocol.
SBP staff, AmeriCorps members, and volunteers are only allowed to work on the first story of a home.

Benefits

Stipend of $2,228 per month (pre-tax)
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 $7,395 (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

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