SBP · 5 days ago
AmeriCorps Project Lead & Volunteer Coordinator
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$2,227.90/mo - $2,227.90/moSBP is a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, and they are hiring two AmeriCorps members to serve with the Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County. The Project Lead/Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for rebuilding homes of disaster survivors, recruiting and leading volunteers, and ensuring high-quality construction work is completed on schedule.
CharityNon ProfitSocial Impact
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct outreach activities with the goal of recruiting more volunteers
Respond to volunteer requests, questions, or general inquiries via email and phone in a timely fashion, maintaining an energetic and positive attitude
Coordinate logistics for multiple volunteer groups and serve as the point of contact for current, previous and future volunteers and groups
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
Maintain the ability to perform strenuous, physical labor in different climates, over long periods of time
When volunteers are present, Project Leads must:
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 the site's Construction Manual and Safety Protocol and participate in regular safety trainings
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
SBP
SBP solves the challenges facing at-risk communities and scales impact with a proven model.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.21MKey Investors
Truist Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery and Resiliency FundCITGO Petroleum Corporation
2026-01-22Grant· $0.11M
2023-12-14Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Carol Markowitz
Chief Executive Officer
Reese May
COO
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