Field Leader - Disaster Response Team Hurricane Isaias

Student Conservation Association•Florida, FL

About The Position

SCA seeks a Field Leader for its AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team deployment in the Florida Panhandle in response to Hurricane Isaias. Disaster response and recovery work supports communities experiencing significant trauma and loss and may involve little time off, limited infrastructure, and challenging living and working conditions. Potential projects include mucking and gutting, mold remediation, natural-area restoration, donations and volunteer management, and administrative work. The Field Leader serves as a teacher, supervisor, and role model for the crew. The leader supports members’ well-being and development, manages safety and risk, coordinates with agency partners, and helps ensure disaster recovery projects are completed successfully and on time. The deployment runs November 9, 2026, through December 7, 2026, with a stated schedule of 50–60 hours per week. Housing and meals are provided during deployment, and travel expenses are covered by SCA. The living allowance is $950 per week, subject to applicable taxes.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Be service-minded and have a strong desire to help others.
Have a positive attitude and a high level of maturity.
Be self-sufficient, adaptable, and flexible, including the ability to thrive with little leadership and care for oneself in stressful environments.
Be able to take on a variety of duties and projects related to conservation and disaster response.
Be team-oriented and comfortable living and serving in close proximity to others.
Be able to manage conflicts proactively and productively.
Be in good physical condition, including the ability to repeatedly lift up to 30 pounds and work up to 12 hours a day in varied weather conditions.
Be willing to perform work that may require personal protective equipment to mitigate potential exposure to molds, allergens, and other hazards.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Be able to undergo and pass state and federal background checks.
Be able to understand, follow, and communicate hazards, procedures, and safety policies.
Be able to stay alert and engaged for extended periods and cooperate with others on group tasks under difficult conditions, variable routines, and limited personal time.
Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, manage environmental exposure, and self-manage prescribed medications.

Nice To Haves

Previous SCA leadership experience.
Chainsaw experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a teacher, supervisor, and role model for the crew.
Actively manage group dynamics and corps members’ well-being in challenging environments.
Manage project and member risk to maintain a safe work environment.
Supervise and assist with corps members’ work-skills training.
Promote leadership development within the team and evaluate members’ success and potential.
Manage the relationship with the agency partner and collaborate on program logistics.
Ensure successful and timely completion of disaster recovery projects.
Assist the SCA Program Coordinator with budget management and reconciliation.
Represent SCA positively.
Complete basic construction tasks and lead teams of volunteers in construction work.
Deploy to recent disasters to support critical response activities.
Perform administrative service related to logistics, community relations, individual and public assistance, planning, preparedness, and recovery.
Conduct data entry and help survivors sign up for assistance.
Muck and gut damaged homes, remove debris, and restore natural areas.

Benefits

Housing provided for the deployment.
Meals provided throughout the deployment.
Training in disaster response operations.
Travel expenses covered by SCA.
Living allowance of $950 per week, subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

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