SBP AmeriCorps Project Lead - serving with ROAD
Company: SBP
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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Job Description:
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 TulsaMust be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 and be able to provide documentation of vaccination status
prior to enrollment*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
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: October 29, 2024Number of positions
available: 8Application Deadline: Applications will be closed when
the opportunity has been filled.*COVID-19 Safety Statement: SBP
requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all team members. SBP team
members closely interact with vulnerable populations. As such, we
have an obligation to ensure that no team member poses a direct
threat to the health or safety of our clients, themselves, or
others in the workplace. All vaccinated team members will be
required to submit photocopies of the front and back of their
vaccination cards prior to onboarding with SBP.
PM22Requirements:PIb6c3f43c3aff-25660-35328146
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