Disaster Responder

American Red Cross•New York, NY

2d•$25 - $25

About The Position

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. We are currently seeking a part-time (minimum 8 hrs./week), on-call Disaster Responder to work in our New York, NY location. Shifts are variable--days, nights, weekend or overnight. Must have open, variable availability ( will not work for someone with a full-time, 40 hours/week job ). Prefer someone residing in one of the 5 Boroughs. No benefits offered. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 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. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD: 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.

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

Respond to disaster-related incidents and provide services to clients.
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.

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