AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator

Service Position Summary:

Ready to make a lasting impact in disaster recovery? We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team or serve with Ameri Corps. Natural disasters are increasing in size and frequency, and displacing over 15 million people each year. Hurricanes like Maria, Milton, Helene, and Ian disproportionately affect under-resourced communities, whose road to recovery often takes years to complete. SBP is dedicated to reducing the time between disaster and recovery, a process that includes helping individual homeowners and communities rebuild after a disaster.

Over the course of 10 months, you can help us rebuild homes, repair lives, and fortify families from reaching their breaking point. As an SBP Ameri Corps member, you can choose to directly assist in our construction and disaster deployment efforts or decide to play a crucial role in coordinating services to disaster survivors.

1. SBP prepares individuals, communities, and organizations to mitigate risk and speed recovery.

2. SBP shapes federal policy and system change and state and local disaster recovery programs to be more efficient and effective.

3. SBP builds resilient communities efficiently and effectively and shares our proven model and approach with others.

Volunteer Coordinators serve as the representatives of SBP within the community, leading the charge in recruiting and onboarding volunteers to support SBP's Build intervention. Volunteer Coordinators also execute community engagement initiatives in the region. Volunteer Coordinators will support both SBP's Owner Occupied Rebuilding program and our Opportunity Housing program.

Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Essential Functions of Position:

• Conduct outreach activities with the goal of recruiting more volunteers
• Respond to volunteer requests, questions, or general inquiries via email and phone in a timely fashion, maintaining an energetic and positive attitude
• Coordinate logistics for multiple volunteer groups and serve as the point of contact for current, previous, and future volunteers and groups
• Accurately document and track all volunteer records, including contributions, feedback, communication, and trip logistics, with strong attention to detail through the use of software such as Google Sheets, Salesforce, and Formstack
• Deliver compelling volunteer orientations that articulate the enduring needs of our clients to as many as 150 volunteers at a time
• Engage with previous volunteers and groups by regularly communicating about upcoming events and ongoing needs in the communities we serve
• Participate in outreach and planning for volunteer special events that support the goals of the Ameri Corps project
• Support fundraising efforts that meet the goals of the Ameri Corps project. (This will account for less than 10% of a member's total hours.)
• Meet weekly with the Volunteer Manager to discuss goals, priorities, professional development, and any other issues, and be open to regular coaching and feedback
• Adhere to SBP's Construction Manual and Safety Protocol and participate in regular safety training
• 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

Core Competencies and Academic and Professional Experience Needed:
The Ameri Corps member should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Flexibility/Resilience - Able to adjust to and thrive in a dynamic environment; handles setbacks and failures with professionalism and candor; effectively and appropriately responds in the face of adversity or conflict.
• Ability to Work Independently - Is a self-starter and accomplishes tasks independently and without constant, direct supervision.
• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks - Prioritizes multiple projects and assignments; raises barriers and problems and works cooperatively with a supervisor to resolve these.
• Results-Oriented Thinking and Behavior - Focuses on making an impact. Possesses the desire to achieve excellence and does not settle for mediocrity.
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