Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Team - Tampa, Florida

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About SBP

SBP is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery. We take a holistic approach to disasters by increasing readiness and resilience before they happen, and streamlining rebuilding and long-term recovery after.

• Building the Way Home for Disaster Survivors: SBP serves the most vulnerable homeowners in a community impacted by a major disaster through its Recovery Services. These services are currently offered through eight states across the Gulf South, where the risk of major natural disasters is greatest.
• Building Readiness and Resilience Through Local Partnership: SBP supports low-capacity, high-risk communities through its Advisory Services, providing training, consulting, and organizational capacity-building through a team of subject-matter experts and Resilience Fellows.

Joining SBP is more than just joining a workforce. It’s about contributing to a mission where you can enact real change and make a difference in the lives of people impacted by disasters.

Join Our Team

Start April 28th 

Tampa, Florida | Project Leads, Disaster Corps Project Leads, Supply & Logistics Coordinators, and Volunteer Coordinator 

Start July 28th

Tampa, Florida | Project Leads, Disaster Corps Project Lead, Supply & Logistics Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator 

Position Descriptions:

• 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. No construction experience is necessary. 
• 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. 
• 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!

Requirements

• 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

• Stipend of $2,227.9 per month (pre-tax)
• 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 that includes vision and dental
• Reliable personal transportation to travel to service sites up to an hour outside of Tampa
• 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

 Want to learn more?

• Watch SBP's Anthem video to hear how we are helping prevent people from reaching their breaking point.
• Watch this video to learn What is AmeriCorps?

SBP is building a team from a broad range of backgrounds. 

We love fresh perspectives and we know our teams grow stronger when they include different experiences. We adhere to all relevant employment laws and never discriminate in our hiring. By welcoming people from varied backgrounds, we spark new ideas and are better prepared to support the communities we serve.

SBP is an equal opportunity employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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