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New Orleans Disaster Recovery - AmeriCorps Program

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$2,227.90/mo - $2,227.90/mo

SBP is dedicated to reducing the time between disaster and recovery, helping communities rebuild after disasters. The Project Lead role involves leading and mentoring volunteers in construction efforts to fortify homes for disaster survivors, while also participating in disaster response and community recovery initiatives.

CharityNon ProfitSocial Impact

No H1B

Responsibilities

As a Project Lead, you will rebuild, construct, and fortify the homes of disaster survivors. You will learn and master many phases of construction and lead, mentor, and coach volunteers as they assist with your rebuilding efforts. You will learn sustainability and energy efficiency techniques that help homes better withstand future storms

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will recruit and coordinate volunteer visits. You will welcome volunteer groups, talk to them about the impact of their service, and empower individuals to join us in being part of the solution!

As a Supply & Logistics Coordinator, you will streamline SBP's warehouse and delivery system operations and make daily deliveries of supplies to our service sites. By prioritizing efficiency and ensuring our sites have the materials they need, you will actively help SBP reduce the time to bring disaster-impacted families back home

As a Client Services Coordinator, you will be our clients’ main point of contact throughout their time with SBP. Client Services Coordinators serve as a liaison for disaster survivors, offering them support by assessing needs, providing referrals, and guiding the application and construction process. Your work will fortify these members of our community from reaching their breaking points

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

Qualification

Construction techniquesVolunteer coordinationLogistics managementClient servicesTeamwork

Required

Be at least 17 years of age

Have a high school diploma or its equivalent

Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

Ability to commit to serving full-time, Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm and an average of 2 Saturdays a month. AmeriCorps members serve an average of 42.5 hours per week to complete 1700 hours of service during a temporary 10-month service term

Benefits

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