Disaster Preparednes Outreach Specialist
AmeriCorps, Houston, TX, United States
Program Overview
Sewa's AmeriCorps' Disaster Services Program—takes Disaster Preparedness training directly to under‑served recent immigrant and refugee communities which often lack access to ready information and are generally the most impacted by emergencies. Our goal is to make individuals reasonably self‑sufficient, while teaching them to build community networks to enhance resilience in the face of a disaster.
With their service, Members will help mitigate the effect of the disaster for the community to recover in a shorter time and at a reduced cost by establishing preventative measures and protocols, and by developing plans for effective use of community resources. With workshops for adults and children in community centres, schools, workplaces, churches and temples and in partnership with the City of Houston, Harris County Office of Emergency Management and other service organisations, our greater goal is to cultivate a culture of preparedness across the city, the state and eventually the country through useful knowledge, access to resources and the development of community networks.
Member Duties
Provide presentations to help individuals implement disaster preparedness plans for their families and neighbourhoods with a focus on readiness, resilience, and a reduction of risks associated with all disasters
Ongoing updates to a dynamic disaster preparedness workshop and plan for delivery to local organisations and affiliates
Identify, and disseminate disaster preparedness practices and internationally‑accepted standards throughout the Sewa community
Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, government agencies, volunteers and donors
Program Benefits
Training
Accredited certifications in subject
Living allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Terms
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Permits working at another job during off hours
Service Areas
Homeland Security
Children/Youth
Education
Environment
Disaster Relief
Community Outreach
Skills
Team work
General skills
A passion to serve others
Program Details
Program type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program: Disaster Preparedness Outreach Specialist
Program start/end date: 09/01/2025 – 06/30/2026
Work schedule: Part Time
Education level: Some college
Age requirement: Minimum 18 – Maximum 99
Program locations: Texas, Houston/Galveston
Languages: Spanish, all languages helpful, English
Accepting applications: From 05/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
Contact Carole Juarez
100 W Oaks Mall
Houston TX 77082
832‑967‑7300
AmeriCorps‑Houston2@sewausa.org
www.sewausa.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
With their service, Members will help mitigate the effect of the disaster for the community to recover in a shorter time and at a reduced cost by establishing preventative measures and protocols, and by developing plans for effective use of community resources. With workshops for adults and children in community centres, schools, workplaces, churches and temples and in partnership with the City of Houston, Harris County Office of Emergency Management and other service organisations, our greater goal is to cultivate a culture of preparedness across the city, the state and eventually the country through useful knowledge, access to resources and the development of community networks.
Member Duties
Provide presentations to help individuals implement disaster preparedness plans for their families and neighbourhoods with a focus on readiness, resilience, and a reduction of risks associated with all disasters
Ongoing updates to a dynamic disaster preparedness workshop and plan for delivery to local organisations and affiliates
Identify, and disseminate disaster preparedness practices and internationally‑accepted standards throughout the Sewa community
Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, government agencies, volunteers and donors
Program Benefits
Training
Accredited certifications in subject
Living allowance
Education award upon successful completion of service
Terms
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Permits working at another job during off hours
Service Areas
Homeland Security
Children/Youth
Education
Environment
Disaster Relief
Community Outreach
Skills
Team work
General skills
A passion to serve others
Program Details
Program type: AmeriCorps State / National
Program: Disaster Preparedness Outreach Specialist
Program start/end date: 09/01/2025 – 06/30/2026
Work schedule: Part Time
Education level: Some college
Age requirement: Minimum 18 – Maximum 99
Program locations: Texas, Houston/Galveston
Languages: Spanish, all languages helpful, English
Accepting applications: From 05/01/2025 to 06/30/2026
Contact Carole Juarez
100 W Oaks Mall
Houston TX 77082
832‑967‑7300
AmeriCorps‑Houston2@sewausa.org
www.sewausa.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr