Disaster Responder / Full Time

American Red Cross • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Responder coordinates and serves as a resource for daily operations of a program or service. Act as a liaison between program or service and its internal and external partners. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Specific responsibilities: Respond to disaster-related incidents and provide services to clients.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Prioritize and plan work activities.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Maintain confidentiality and work with integrity and ethics.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Must pass a preliminary evaluation requirement following a probationary training period.
• Will involve travel in the field.
• Current valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer someone residing in one of the 5 Boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate the day-to-day functions that support program or service operations.
• Develop workable program or service implementation plans.
• Support leadership in coordinating casework activities.
• Respond to general inquiries.
• Participate on small scale projects which require researching issues, information, data collection, and development of recommendations.
• Support leadership in coordinating educational and outreach programs.
• Participate in recruitment, orientation and training activities for volunteers.
• Independently resolve minor problems and issues which may impact program or service delivery or outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED