Disaster Recovery AmeriCorps Program - Santa Cruz County, CA

Job Description

Description :

Ready to make a difference?

Help Santa Cruz County recover from fire and atmospheric river damage by serving with them for a 10-month AmeriCorps term! SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, is hiring two AmeriCorps members to serve with the Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County (SCCLTRG).  SCCLTRG was established as a nonprofit in 2023 to support disaster response for past and future disasters in the area. Additionally, SCCLTRG aims to collaborate with organizations and stakeholders for strategic preparedness and mitigation efforts to ensure that Santa Cruz County residents are better prepared for future disasters both collectively and individually. The members will be an integral part of SCCLTRG, 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. Project Leads will train and manage volunteers when volunteers are present, ensuring quality work and monitoring construction safety.

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SBP AmeriCorps Benefits :

Benefits & Compensation Package

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Required :

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?

Want to learn more?

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 you’re committed to learning, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with volunteers, we want you on our team!

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