Support disaster volunteers on a national response

Join our volunteer team!This position supports the Regional Disaster department. The Role of the Disaster Event-Based Volunteer Service Associate is to support the recruitment, intake, scheduling, and placement of Disaster Event-Based Volunteers (D-EBVs), non-disaster local community volunteers, and new organizations.Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Implement recruitment strategies and tactics to recruit Disaster Event Based Volunteers, non-disaster local community volunteers and new organizations to fill open shifts and meet Disaster Relief Operation needs • Fill shifts on DRO shift tool by scheduling D-EBVs and non-disaster Local Community Volunteers • Support D-EBV engagement at work sites by managing the distribution and return of rosters • Support and manage volunteer daily schedules• Support the setup and operation of a Volunteer Intake Center • Support volunteer screening and/or scheduling in a Volunteer Intake CenterTime Commitment14 days. Work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days. Beyond Regional responses: 12 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.QualificationsPassion for Red Cross mission, desire to assist residents of impacted community, and desire to engage local volunteers to support the community. · Able to follow instructions · Willingness to learn · Proficient in Volunteer Connection · Ability to stand or sit for two-hour periods. · Ability to spend hours writing or typing, reading small print or working on a computer. · Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person. · Able to work under stressful and changing environments.