Hurricane Helene Recovery Outreach Specialist

*Description*
Hourly Pay: $23 | Mileage Reimbursement: $0.70/mile | Start Date: October 27, 2025
Join the frontlines of recovery and make a direct impact in the lives of families affected by Hurricane Helene. As a Door-to-Door Outreach Specialist, you'll be the face of hope-educating residents about FEMA relief funding and guiding them toward resources that can help rebuild their homes and lives.
This is not a sales role-it's a mission-driven opportunity to serve your community and ensure no eligible household is left behind.
Training & Schedule
*Start Date: Monday, October 27, 2025*
Training: One-day, in-person session
Southern Regions: Asheville
Northern Regions: Boone
Travel and lodging fully covered if needed
Week 1:
Monday: 8-hour training
Tuesday-Friday: Outreach (32 hours)
Total: 40 hours
Ongoing Schedule:
*Tuesday-Saturday, 8 AM-5 PM*
40 hours/week
Mileage & Travel
Daily odometer photos required (start and end of day)
Drivers reimbursed at $0.70 per mile
Regional Assignments
You'll be assigned to one of the following counties in Western NC:
*Region Counties & Positions*
North Watauga (2)
Mitchell (7)
South Henderson (15)
McDowell (5)
Yancey (6)
Haywood (6)
Rutherford (2)
Buncombe (16)
*Goal is to have a person that lives in that county support that county***********
Responsibilities
Conduct door-to-door outreach in assigned neighborhoods
Educate residents about FEMA disaster relief programs
Collect contact info and assess interest in follow-up support
Build trust through respectful, empathetic engagement
Submit daily reports on outreach progress
Use mobile tools to log visits and share resources
Distribute flyers, brochures, and contact info
Refer complex issues to appropriate staff
Maintain professionalism and positivity in all interactions
Qualifications
Strong communication skills and community service mindset
Familiarity with Western NC neighborhoods preferred
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel
Basic tech proficiency (smartphone apps, GPS, data entry)
Ability to walk and work outdoors in varying conditions
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
What We Offer
Travel and lodging covered for training
Supportive team environment with daily check-ins
Consistent 40-hour work week (Tuesday-Saturday)
Opportunity to make a tangible difference in disaster recovery
Potential for extension beyond January 1 for top performers
*Skills*
Customer service, outreach, documentation, Support, Customer support
*Top Skills Details*
Customer service, outreach, documentation
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
volunteer experience
*Experience Level*
Entry Level
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2025.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.