Resilience Fellow
Company: SBP
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: September 17, 2024
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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 Resilience Fellow will
work alongside the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
(SETRPC) to: Understand current disaster risks Understand current
state and local mitigation and resilience priorities Identify
underserved communities with designated Community Disaster
Resilience Zones as locations of focus Develop resilience and
mitigation projects The perfect candidate will have experience
with: FEMA Mitigation programs and federal and State/Local
resilience funding, and possess the ability to effectively
implement that knowledge to help secure resilience and mitigation
funding for communities in the communities represented by the
SETPRC, specifically within Orange and Jefferson Counties. This is
a 2-year position as part of the SBP Resilience and Recovery
Fellowship Program. ResponsibilitiesAchieve all goals and
objectives set by SBP for the Recovery and Resilience Fellows
Program, to include the following: Serve as a resilience champion
to communities in the SETPRC Region that have been designated as
Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZ), working with state and
local stakeholders to access a minimum of $5,000,000 in funding for
preparedness, recovery, resilience, mitigation, and climate
adaptation projects to mitigate against future losses in a
disaster.Successful implementation of projects in CDRZ communities
will require a dynamic combination of human capacity, actionable
projects, and streamlined access. Fellows will accelerate
investment through available funding sources including local,
state, federal, private, philanthropic, and public opportunities.
In order to be successful, the Fellow must understand regional and
local risks, identify public and private stakeholders, review
current applicable plans in place, and assess and document gaps.
Fellows must also be skilled translators of opportunities, capable
of building trust and generating options for action as local
communities characterize their vulnerabilities. Create an
opportunity for future employment in the community they serve
through administrative grant dollars, identifying unique capacity
investments, etc. Share the expertise of SBP's interventions
(Build, Share, Prepare, Advise, and Advocate) with other
nonprofits, municipalities, non-government, and volunteer
organizations to increase capacity and efficacy.
Requirements:General understanding of FEMA BRIC, FMA, and other
Federal disaster preparedness programs Proven success in project
management Ability to take complex regulations and community
dynamics and translate them into achievable projects. Excellent
relationship management skills to enhance internal organizational
relations and external community interactions.Organized and
detail-oriented with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal
communication skills.Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty;
the ability to adapt nimbly. An individual with a high degree of
integrity and forethought in their approach, and can act
transparently and consistently. Must be self-directed and work to
achieve objectives. Strong attention to detail and ability to
manage multiple projects at once.Must be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 to CDC guidelines and provide proof of vaccinationAble to
pass a Criminal History Check satisfactorily to include sex
offender registry, State Police, and FBI.Valid driver's license and
reliable transportation.Performance Expectations:The individual is
expected to:Translate broad goals into achievable steps and top
priorities. Model curiosity and positivity in the face of
challenges.Be extremely driven with a strong work ethic and high
energy level.Achieve key milestones and timelines.Align work
performance with SBP's core values.Implement strong written and
verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Troubleshoot
challenges with strong analytical and problem-solving
abilities.Help set and manage appropriate expectations.Convey a
professional and positive image and attitude regarding the
organization and the not-for-profit sector.Demonstrate commitment
to continued professional growth and development.Salary Range:
$60,000k-$80,000K SBP 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 for employment 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.Compensation details: 60000-80000
Yearly SalaryPI664ef9179c5e-25660-35432481
Keywords: SBP, Beaumont , Resilience Fellow, Other , Beaumont, Texas
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