Description
Help Graves County recover by serving an AmeriCorps term with the Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group!
SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, is hiring an AmeriCorps Project Lead to serve with the Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group. The Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group exists to address the needs of the community in response to damage sustained from natural disasters. They provide spiritual, emotional, physical and financial resources to those affected by disaster.
Project Leads play a vital role in recovery as they actively lead the construction efforts on clients’ homes to return families to safe, sanitary, and secure living conditions.
Essential Functions of Position:
● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite.
● Ensure that all construction work is of the highest quality. (No prior experience required; training provided)
● 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.
● 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Required:
-Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with CDC guidelines and recommendations and able to provide documentation of vaccination status prior to engaging in SBP's AmeriCorps Program.
-Be at least 17 years of age or older.
-Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
-Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
Help Graves County recover by serving an AmeriCorps term with the Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group!
SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, is hiring an AmeriCorps Project Lead to serve with the Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group. The Mayfield Graves County Long Term Recovery Group exists to address the needs of the community in response to damage sustained from natural disasters. They provide spiritual, emotional, physical and financial resources to those affected by disaster.
Project Leads play a vital role in recovery as they actively lead the construction efforts on clients’ homes to return families to safe, sanitary, and secure living conditions.
Essential Functions of Position:
● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite.
● Ensure that all construction work is of the highest quality. (No prior experience required; training provided)
● 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.
● 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Required:
-Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with CDC guidelines and recommendations and able to provide documentation of vaccination status prior to engaging in SBP's AmeriCorps Program.
-Be at least 17 years of age or older.
-Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
-Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
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Living Allowance
$2100
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$2100 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
An additional $175 monthly housing stipend for individuals who have previously served in AmeriCorps, NCCC, or VISTA.
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check