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Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Team - Tampa, Florida

Tampa, FL

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 individual homeowners and communities rebuild after disasters. As an AmeriCorps member, you will assist in construction and disaster deployment efforts or coordinate services to disaster survivors over a 10-month period.

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 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

As a Supply & Logistics Coordinators, you will ensure construction sites have the necessary tools and materials on time and accurately through a keen focus on planning and organization

You will be able to help maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and track weekly/monthly goals to reduce waste and follow the project timeline

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!

Qualification

Construction skillsProject managementSupply chain coordinationVolunteer coordinationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsActive listeningCommunication skills

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

Reliable personal transportation to travel to service sites up to an hour outside of Tampa

Ability to commit to serving full-time, Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm and an average of two 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

Interest in learning construction skills and willingness to learn and adapt to different construction techniques per onsite training

Physical stamina to handle extended periods of physical labor, during the day in hot or cold weather

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

Benefits

An additional $175 monthly housing stipend for individuals who have previously served in AmeriCorps, NCCC, or VISTA

An education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of each 10-month term

Eligibility to postpone repayment of federally-guaranteed student loans during their service term. (The National Service Trust will also pay all or a portion of the interest that accrued during the service period.)

Free individual Cigna health insurance

Relocation reimbursement of up to $500 for eligible members

Access to the AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program

Access to AmeriCorps Childcare Benefits

Valuable professional development and opportunities to further career

Free CPR/AED Training and Certification