Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Program - Rebuild Haywood, NC

Description : Ready to make a difference?Help Rebuild Haywood recover from Hurricane Helene by serving with them for a 10-month AmeriCorps term! SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, is hiring one AmeriCorps member to serve with Rebuild Haywood in Western North Carolina. It became clear in the aftermath of Helene that a gap existed between the community's needs and the available resources in Haywood County. Rebuild Haywoods mission is to empower our community's long-term recovery and resilience to disasters by providing critical housing repairs, locating temporary sheltering and permanent housing solutions, and addressing the comprehensive needs of individuals and families. This member will be an integral part of Rebuild Haywood, helping bring families home to safe, sanitary, and secure housing.What positions are available?As a Project Lead / Supply & Logistics Coordinator, you will ensure construction sites have the necessary tools and materials on time and accurately through a keen focus on planning and organization. While on-site, you will actively lead the construction efforts on clients homes to return families to safe, sanitary, and secure living conditions. You will train and manage volunteers when volunteers are present, ensuring quality work and monitoring construction safety.Essential Functions of Position : 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.Deliver orders of tools and materials to construction sites via company vehicle.Maintain the ability to perform strenuous, physical labor in different climates, over long periods of time.Serve as a liaison between the homeowner and volunteers.Assist with tracking, organizing, repairing, and cleaning tools.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.When volunteers are present, Project Leads must : Clearly articulate the homeowners 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.SBP AmeriCorps Benefits : Benefits & Compensation PackageStipend of $2,227.90 per month (pre-tax)Free individual health insuranceA housing stipend of $175 / month for AmeriCorps alumniRelocation reimbursement of up to $500 for eligible membersSegal 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 ProgramStudent loan forbearance for qualified loansFree Mental Health, Financial, and Legal support through the Member Assistance ProgramKnowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Required : Be at least 17 years of age or older.Have a high school diploma or its equivalentBe a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United StatesStrong 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.COVID-19 Safety Statement : While COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged, they are not mandatory for SBP team members at this time. However, SBP strongly recommends that all team members stay current with vaccinations and boosters, which remains one of the best ways to protect themselves, their colleagues, and the clients we serve.When would you start?January 27, 2026Want 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?Fill out this form to have a member of our team contact you!As an AmeriCorps member serving with SBP, you will be part of the growing national service movement. You will receive professional development with a dynamic social-impact organization that is pioneering a new model for disaster recovery to support people, especially those who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. If youre committed to learning, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with volunteers, we want you on our team!PM22Requirements : PIf5ab00bf909f-29952-38864139 #FalseRequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther