AmeriCorps
Mitigation Specialist VISTA
Service Description : Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) is a community-based disaster coalition that leads in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Escambia County. We train and mobilize volunteers, and collaborate with local, regional, and national partners to ensure the disaster readiness of our community. BRACE works to ensure provided prompt and supportive emergency assistance following a major disaster or emergency; enhance the resilience of persons living in poverty to disaster and other emergencies and build organizational, community and regional capacity to ensure vital services will be available to low-income families during future disasters and emergencies.
Member Duties :
Support the development and expansion of BRACE's hazard mitigation and risk reduction programs. Conduct research and identify community vulnerabilities related to flooding, severe storms, and other hazards. Assist with public education and outreach efforts to increase awareness of mitigation strategies and resources. Build partnerships with local government agencies, businesses and nonprofits to support mitigation projects. Develop and enhance systems for tracking mitigation projects, outreach efforts, and outcomes. Support grant research or technical writing to assist in funding mitigation education or outreach projects. Create materials and sustainability plans to ensure long-term impact beyond the service term.
Program Benefits :
Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas : Disaster Relief , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills : Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , Education , Business/Entrepreneur , Community Organization , Disaster Services , Computers/Technology , Environment , Writing/Editing , General Skills .
Service Description : Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) is a community-based disaster coalition that leads in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Escambia County. We train and mobilize volunteers, and collaborate with local, regional, and national partners to ensure the disaster readiness of our community. BRACE works to ensure provided prompt and supportive emergency assistance following a major disaster or emergency; enhance the resilience of persons living in poverty to disaster and other emergencies and build organizational, community and regional capacity to ensure vital services will be available to low-income families during future disasters and emergencies.
Member Duties :
Support the development and expansion of BRACE's hazard mitigation and risk reduction programs. Conduct research and identify community vulnerabilities related to flooding, severe storms, and other hazards. Assist with public education and outreach efforts to increase awareness of mitigation strategies and resources. Build partnerships with local government agencies, businesses and nonprofits to support mitigation projects. Develop and enhance systems for tracking mitigation projects, outreach efforts, and outcomes. Support grant research or technical writing to assist in funding mitigation education or outreach projects. Create materials and sustainability plans to ensure long-term impact beyond the service term.
Program Benefits :
Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas : Disaster Relief , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills : Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , Education , Business/Entrepreneur , Community Organization , Disaster Services , Computers/Technology , Environment , Writing/Editing , General Skills .