Disaster Recovery Fellow
About the Organization
ASP provides one of the most rewarding structured service opportunities in the nation — bringing thousands of volunteers from around the country to rural Central Appalachia to repair homes for low-income families. Appalachia Service Project is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia.
ASP is an equal opportunity employer. No one will be denied employment on the grounds of age, sex, race, national origin, or differing physical or mental ability. Employment decisions will be based solely on qualifications for and ability to perform the duties of the position for which employment is sought.
About the Position
ASP’s Disaster Recovery program provides new home construction and home repairs for families living in substandard housing post natural disaster in specific areas within our 5-state region. The team is headquartered in Johnson City, TN, but serves anywhere in Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky by and sets up a field office accordingly. The Disaster Recovery fellow will manage project budgets and track expenses, while upholding the organization's philosophies of safety, sensitivity, and stewardship; Supervise multiple new home construction and repair projects through the Fellowship term while adhering to high quality standards, local and state codes, and a strict budget; Lead transformational mission trip experiences for colleagues, contractors, volunteers, and community members, through the practice of clear and effective communication; actively participate in the vocational discernment of the fellowship program.
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for all fellows include:
- Manage construction projects
- Provide volunteer service
- Serve the community
- Ensure that a spiritual environment is fostered
- Actively contribute to the staff team
- Actively participate in the vocational discernment aspect of the Fellowship program
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Candidate Description
The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for service and a dedication to personal growth.
- Must be 18 years old and at least one year removed from high school
- Past Construction Experience is desired but not required
- Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
- Strong desire to live and work in an ecumenical Christian environment
- Demonstrate respect, empathy, specificity, and genuineness
- Desire to live simply as part of an intentional community
- Must have a satisfactory background check and driving record
- Excellent communication skills
- The desire to participate in a vocational discernment program and support others as they discern their call
- To keep an open mind toward others
- Be committed to serving the entire term of the program. Typically, the program begins in May and ends the following May
Compensation
Fellows will receive a bi-weekly stipend, housing, and access to an ASP vehicle for work use. Fellows also receive a separate amount for R&B to cover incidentals while travelling to assist with those additional expenses. Compensation is intentionally set at a similar level to many of the families that Fellows will serve. It is enough to live on, but also a challenge to live simply. Additionally, ASP will provide you with a private bedroom and shared living space that includes all utilities and WiFi. We offer training in a Fellow’s specialization and personal mentoring to help them reach both work and personal goals. Fellows receive 5 vacation days in addition to holidays observed by the main office in Johnson City.