Posted: January 27, 2012

Position only open for veterans under veteran specific state grant. For non-veteran positions, go to www.americorps.gov
St. Bernard Project
The St. Bernard Project (SBP) is a nonprofit disaster rebuilding organization serving residents in St. Bernard and Orleans parishes who still have not been able to return home after Hurricane Katrina. Veterans Corps seeks to enlist veterans in meaningful service that brings American families back home, while also helping to create a supportive community for veterans. For more information go to www.stbernardproject.org
SITE SUPERVISOR
Site Supervisors are at the heart of St Bernard Project’s Rebuilding Program. Site Supervisors work in the field leading groups of 10 – 15 volunteers in completing the construction tasks needed to rebuild a clients’ home. In addition to having to having a clear understanding of construction skills, a Site Supervisor is responsible for serving as an effective instructor, morale booster, and monitor of safety and quality of work while on site. Through the quality of their work and their interaction with volunteers, Site Supervisors should ensure that St Bernard Project is represented in a professional and positive light.
Typical Project Team: Site Supervisors typically work independently on site leading volunteers. Each Site Supervisor reports to a Project Manager within the Construction Department.
Responsibilities:
Maintaining a clean, safe and organized work site.
Ensuring that work is being completed at the proper pace and schedule.
Ensuring that work on a home is of the highest quality.
Serving as a liaison between the homeowner and volunteers when on site.
Clearly communicating a homeowner’s story to volunteers.
Maintaining a professional and positive attitude when working with volunteers.
Conducting on site orientations for volunteer groups.
Communicating the building process in a comprehendable way for volunteers to easily understand their tasks for the day and the week.
Providing effective instructions and constructive feedback to volunteers to develop their construction skills.
Educating volunteers on the area, the effects of the storm, and the history and work of the St Bernard Project.
Creating a fun and engaging environment that gets volunteers excited about the work that they are completing to bring our clients home

Qualifications
Excellent communication skills
Experience with public speaking
Superior leadership skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to delegate tasks effectively
Positive attitude
Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated
High regard for safety
Strong passion for the work of the St Bernard Project

Requirements:
Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Successful work history.
Valid State Driver’s License/Valid Social Security Number/Card or Passport
Be able to pass a Criminal Background Check
Possess verifiable references

Please send resume and cover letter to veterans@stbernarproject.org
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Call Ashley D. with questions 504-277-6831