Disaster Shelter Logistics

Support congregate shelter sites by resourcing and delivering materials during daily site visits throughout the disaster operation. This position supports the mission of the American Red Cross by fulfilling requests from the shelter activity to support the needs of clients in alignment with the Service Delivery Plan.FUL/SA-specific Responsibilities:Resource and deliver material supply requests from congregate shelter sitesDevelop strong relationships with shelters and deliver customer-centric solutionsInventory, organize and load supplies into delivery vehiclesProvide feedback to supervisor on unmet or evolving shelter needsHelp shelter sites monitor inventory levels and project future material requestsDrive larger vehicles to deliver materials to shelters (e.g., 16' box trucks, cargo vans, etc.)General Responsibilities for all Service Associates:Ensure work is carried out in alignment with our fundamental principles and within established guidelinesMaintain flexibility in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequentlyParticipate in all required meetings and review and complete daily tasks and reportsCollaborate effectively with others in a disaster environmentEfficiently handle time sensitive issues that may arise in area of responsibilityReport the status of assigned responsibilities and tasks as directedWork independently while following the direction of the direct supervisorWhat make you a great fit?FUL/SA-specific Qualifications (required):Ability to interact with shelters in a compassionate manner and with a customer-centric focusValid Driver's LicenseComfortable driving larger vehicles (e.g., 16' box truck, cargo van, etc.)Familiarity with the proper moving, lifting and storing of materialFUL/SA-specific Qualifications (recommended):Completed Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) CertifiedGeneral Qualifications for all Service Associates (required):Comfortable working independently and within a teamAbility to work with a broad variety of people with diverse backgroundsAbility to have good organizational and time management skillsAbility to listen actively and work well with othersAbility to function in a dynamic and stressful environmentAbility to appropriately involve others in managing problems and conflictAbility to acquire, evaluate, and report information accuratelyValid Driver's License (required for deployment out of region)Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policiesRefer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements