Information and Planning Volunteer

An Information & Planning (IP) Generalist (GEN) Service Associate (SA) role is to assist in the collection, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination of operational information related to the incident.Prepare standard reports, including Incident Action Plans (IAP) and Situation ReportsDistribute reports and plans as appropriateCreate incident mapsGather and distribute information important to the incident, including damage and communities impactedGather and analyze data regarding incident operationsAssist in scheduling briefings in support of operations planningQualifications:Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.Ability to collect, combine, and report key service delivery statistics and financial information.Ability to collect, process, and organize situation information, advise on weather conditions, and prepare situation summaries.Ability to collect, combine, and distribute operational plans and planning products during a disaster response.Demonstrates ability to involve others in managing problems and conflictDemonstrates good organizational skillsDemonstrates good facilitation skillsAbility to implement Incident Action Planning and to help ensure activities in the Documentation unit are efficient and cost-effective.Strong attention to detail.Computer skills and ability in the Microsoft windows platform, especially Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams.Adaptability to changing environments.Customer FocusIs dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Action OrientedEnjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that she/she sees as challenging.Manages DiversityTreats all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes.Is able to:Lift / carry 20 lbs. multiple times per shift.Sit for two-hour periods and walk for two miles during a shift.Work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity and/or extreme cold.Climb two or more flights of stairs.Speak clearly on phone and in person.Work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing.Drive in daytime and at night