Emergency Response Lead

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Emergency Response Lead will support the Emergency Response team, including the Emergency Response Manager, Deputy Director, and First Deputy Commissioner. This role involves participating in and assisting with processes to respond to various emergency situations, supporting communications with elected officials and community stakeholders, and aiding interagency relief efforts. The position requires responding to immediate needs as directed, which may include being on-site at emergency situations, gathering information from other agencies, attending events, and providing rapid response support. Other duties as needed will also be part of the role.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
• Passionate about supporting people in times of crisis and can build trust, provide care, and assess the needs of people in distress.
• Ability to organize, especially organize resources, with an eye towards a sustainable, resilient response.
• Enthusiastic collaborator.
• Familiar with basic digital tracking systems (Microsoft, Excel, AirTable) and/or have a willingness to learn.
• Previous organizing experience, including as a volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Support the Emergency Response team, including the Emergency Response Manager, Deputy Director, and First Deputy Commissioner, as needed.
• Participate in and assist the Emergency Response team in executing processes to respond to various types of emergency situations.
• Support the Emergency Response team with incoming and outgoing communications with elected officials and other community stakeholders around emergency situations.
• Support the Emergency Response Manager on interagency relief efforts for constituents affected by various types of emergencies.
• Respond to immediate needs as directed by the Director and Deputy Director of Emergency response, including but not limited to being on the scene for emergency situations, gathering information from other agencies about emergency situations, attending events, and providing rapid response support.
• Other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level