Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fellow
Company: SBP
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
About SBPSBP, a leading social impact organization focused on
disaster resilience and recovery, solves the challenges facing
at-risk communities and scales impact with a proven model that
brings the rigor of business and innovation to reduce risk, create
resilient communities and streamline recovery. By taking this
holistic approach, SBP shrinks the time between disaster and
recovery in three connected ways-prepare, shape and build: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. Position SummaryThe Disaster Resilience and
Recovery Fellow will collaborate with city government leaders,
local regional and national organizations, businesses,
associations, and others in order to identify, plan, influence, and
generate resources for projects and activities that will improve
the resilience of local communities by focusing on delivering
actual projects to address local risks. It is essential for the
Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fellow to represent the interests
of the community throughout the decision-making process to elevate
the voices, concerns and needs of traditionally underrepresented
citizens via town halls and other public forums to better inform
recovery and resilience efforts.The Disaster Resilience and
Recovery fellows will be a pathfinder, a curious connector, and a
storyteller who uses their powers to get things done in the
communities where they live and work.ResponsibilitiesServes as an
ambassador for SBP on resilience and recovery activities in the
community Identifies public resources at the federal, state, and
local levels that are available to support such projects and work
with state and local leaders as necessary to access these
resourcesInfluences natural disaster response and recovery behavior
with a focus on providing resources and assistance to
low-to-moderate income communitiesIdentifies potential resilience
projects that would benefit low-income communities and communities
of colorCollaborates closely with SBP's Government Advisory
services team to achieve community and organizational goalsDevelops
a clear view of available financial resources, to include Federal,
State, private and charitable support, for meaningful local
projects and connects dots to creatively meet resource requirements
and implement projectsWorks with community leaders to ensure local
voices are heard and community input is represented in
resilience/preparedness/recovery planning and projects Coordinates
SBP and other resources to add value to natural disaster response
and recoveryTrains others, internally and externally, in the key
areas associated with natural disaster response and recoveryAttends
specific courses, conducting self-study, and individual
professional development with the goal of becoming an expert in the
broad areas of natural disaster response and recovery.
Requirements:
Documented experience with or working knowledge of FEMA and/or HUD
-provided disaster response and recovery funding, programs, and
capabilitiesGrant writing experience preferredFocused attention to
detail Able to engage in limited travel for workMust live in or
relocate to Southwest Louisiana areaCandidates must have excellent
interpersonal skills including but not limited to verbal and
written communication, organizational, negotiation, and leadership
skills as well as have great attention to detailComfortable with
ambiguity and uncertainly; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead
others through complex situations Possess a high degree of
integrity and forethought in their approach, the ability to act in
a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what
is best for the entire organization. A risk-taker who seeks data
and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended
circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risksProject
management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize,
delegate, and create systems and processesSolid relationship
management skills enhancing internal organizational relations and
external community interactionsProficient with MS Office (Excel,
Word, PowerPoint)Able to satisfactorily pass a Criminal History
Check to include sex offender registry, State Police, and FBIMust
be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to CDC guidelines and able to
provide vaccination documentationPerformance ExpectationsAble to
juggle multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced
environmentExceptionally self-motivated and curiousHigh level of
personal accountabilityAlign work performance with SBP's core
valuesDetail-oriented with strong troubleshooting, analytical and
problem-solving abilitiesSuperior work ethic and high energy
levelDesire and ability to work, grow and learn in a startup
environmentPlan and meet deadlinesMaintain a flexible work schedule
to meet the demands of executive managementDemonstrate initiative
and work as a team playerConvey a professional and positive image
and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for-profit
sectorDemonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and
developmentAbility to understand and engage diverse audiences and
new target marketsSBP is building a diverse and experienced staff.
The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences,
supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and
retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work
with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business
practices appreciate the strengths offered through different
backgrounds.SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity
and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in
employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard
to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin,
physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status,
disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other
protected group or activity. It is the policy of SBP not to
discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis
of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that
may arise pursuant to Section 504.PI177472260
Keywords: SBP, Lake Charles , Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fellow, Other , Lake Charles, Louisiana
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