SBP AmeriCorps Project Lead - serving with ROAD

Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.Description:Ready to make a difference?Help Oklahoma recover from natural disasters by serving on our AmeriCorps team! SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, is hiring an AmeriCorps Project Lead to serve with Recovering Oklahomans After Disaster (ROAD). ROAD was established in 2018 to support disaster survivors who have little to no means of recovery on their own by providing free home repairs all across Oklahoma. The member will be an integral part of ROAD, helping bring families home to safe, sanitary, and secure housing. The bulk of the member service will be conducted in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but members should be prepared to travel within an hour of Tulsa for service. If overnight travel is required, ROAD will provide overnight lodging and mileage reimbursement.AmeriCorps Project Lead - Essential FunctionsMaintain 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 SBP's Construction Manual and Safety Protocol and participate in regular safety trainings.Meet monthly with the Project Manager to discuss goals, construction projects, professional development, and any other issuesParticipate 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.RequirementsBe at least 17 years of ageHave 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 TulsaAbility 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 trainingPhysical stamina to handle extended periods of physical labor, during the day in hot or cold weatherStrong 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. BenefitsStipend of $2,163 per month (pre-tax)An additional $175 monthly housing stipend for individuals who have previously served in AmeriCorps, NCCC, or VISTAAn education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of each 10-month termEligibility 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 insuranceReliable personal transportation to travel to service sites up to an hour outside of TulsaRelocation reimbursement of up to $500 for eligible membersAccess to the AmeriCorps Member Assistance ProgramAccess to AmeriCorps Childcare BenefitsValuable professional development and opportunities to further careerFree CPR/AED Training and CertificationStart Date: January 28, 2025Number of positions available: 5Application Deadline: Applications will be closed when the opportunity has been filled.PM22Requirements:PI23efc16a5ed0-36310-35328146

Created: 2024-11-04