Disaster Recovery Site Coordinator - Inspiritus : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location Tennessee - Nashville, TN Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Road Warrior Job Category Construction DescriptionDisaster Recovery Site Coordinator The Site Coordinator position is a critical leadership role that ensures safety, quality workmanship, efficiency, productivity and code compliance in residential construction. Coordinators direct volunteers and contractors while managing tools, equipment, and materials and addressing issues quickly to ensure continued progress on the job site. Position Details:

• Full Time - Exempt employee, eligible for benefits
• Department - Disaster Relief
• Reports to Recovery Project Manager
• Know construction methods and pass on those techniques to skilled and unskilled volunteers and staff
• Manage site safety and orderliness to fulfill OSHA standards
• Open Location
• Hybrid with local travel required (+/-80% travel)
• Monday through Friday, possibly weekends
• Flexible daily hours, standard is 8 work hours, plus 30 minute lunch per day
• Daily start & end time vary depending on work needs
• General Inspiritus operating hours 8:30AM - 5:00PM
• Annual Compensation: $65,000

Responsibilities: Site Management & Safety

• Oversees day-to-day operations on one or more residential construction sites.
• Coordinates delivery, inventory, and secure storage of materials and tools on-site and at home base.
• Ensures construction is performed safely, on schedule, and according to scope and quality standards.
• Maintains job site cleanliness and compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Volunteer & Crew Supervision

• Trains, supervises, mentors, and supports volunteers and staff of varying skill levels to ensure safe and effective work completion.
• Fosters a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven environment on the job site.

Construction Coordination

• Receives assignments from the Senior Construction Coordinator.
• Collaborates with Senior Construction Coordinator to implement construction plans.
• Assists with overseeing contractors during estimations and repairs.
• Participates in quality control inspections and address punch list items, including completing unfinished work when volunteers are not available.

Client Relations

• Represents Inspiritus' mission to help survivors of disaster thrive.
• Communicates respectfully and professionally with survivors and community members.
• Ensures the client's needs and expectations are addressed throughout the construction process.

Administrative

• Tracks and updates daily work progress, volunteer hours, progress pictures, incident reporting, and expense reporting in the database in coordination with the Senior Construction Coordinator.
• Participates in Recovery Team meetings, training, and organizational events.

Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. QualificationsQualifications: Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of residential construction experience (or equivalent experience in volunteer-based construction).
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Capability to lead and instruct individuals or groups with no prior construction experience.
• Be well organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, communicate with all persons in a culturally competent manner and adapt to cultural differences.
• Capacity to work effectively with faith and community partners as well as governmental agencies.
• Maintain a positive attitude while completing challenging work.
• Have good written / verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to operate a computer and smartphone.
• Pass a comprehensive background check, including work references and drivers record check.
• Possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, and required automobile insurance.

Preferred

• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training certificate, first aid and CPR training.
• Experience in leading teams of volunteers with nonprofits or disaster recovery organizations.
• Bilingual (Especially Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and cultural competency in post-disaster settings.

The Disaster Recovery Site Coordinator role detailed in this description is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be requested for the successful completion of this role and may garner some circumstantial duties deemed critical to meeting performance goals. Physical Demands: Regularly required to hear, speak, stand, walk, and sit. Dexterously move fingers, hands, arms, legs and body in using tools, office equipment, and vehicles (e.g. but not limited to power tools, hand tools, smartphone, computer, office equipment, truck, van, car, box truck, & heavy equipment). Vision requirements include the ability to adjust from clearly seeing far to close. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work may include entering unsafe, unsanitary, unsecure, and non-functional homes. Driving may include traveling in inclement weather. Work may take place in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions. Inspiritus Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Inspiritus is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Inspiritus does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Inspiritus complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Inspiritus Department of Human Resources, 731 Peachtree St NE, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30308.