Surge Shelter Coordinator
CARITAS•Richmond, VA
•$25 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
Every winter, severe weather brings urgent needs to our community. As the Surge Shelter Coordinator, you will play a vital role in opening our emergency weather shelter and making sure individuals facing homelessness have a safe, warm, and welcoming place to go. If you bring strong organizational skills, compassion, and a passion for helping others, this seasonal leadership position is a great way to make a real, hands-on impact.
Requirements
- Experience in shelter operations, social work, emergency services, or program support
- Comfort stepping up in fast-paced situations and resolving everyday challenges with a calm, helpful mindset.
- Great communication skills and an ability to build positive relationships with team members, partners, and participants.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts when severe weather hits.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in human services or related field is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Help organize and oversee shelter logistics so operations run smoothly whenever emergency weather strikes.
- Recruit, schedule, and guide seasonal staff, security, and volunteers with encouragement and clear communication.
- Work closely with other CARITAS teams and local community partners to provide caring, well-coordinated support to shelter guests.
- Ensure intake processes and shelter guidelines are handled fairly, accurately, and with deep respect for everyone who walks through our doors.
Benefits
- welcoming environment where your work directly protects lives and strengthens our Richmond community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
