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Logistics Team Member

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership to Disaster Cycle Services workers in performing logistics leadership during preparedness, response, and recovery within a region.

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Locations

Bronx County,Kings County (Brooklyn),Nassau County,New York County (Manhattan),Queens County,Richmond County (Staten Island),Rockland County,Suffolk County,Westchester County

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate on team responsible for the execution of the logistics program within the region.
  • Support vehicle tracking, acquisition of materials, facilities and warehousing.
  • Additional duties as assigned, which could include:
    • Maintaining a list of all fleet vehicles
    • Ensuring routine maintenance is completed on all vehicles
    • Maintaining service records relating to vehicles
    • Ordering supplies
    • Facility inspections
    • Local procurement
    • Storing supplies

Time Commitment

Time Commitment Minimum: 1 day a week or 6-8 hours a week

Drivers License required with a willingness to drive vehicles of varying sizes

  • shifts can be up to 12 hours per week (during times of disaster)​
  • Valid driver's license is required for all chapters​
  • Commercial driver's license (CDL) is a plus ​
  • Long Island and Metro New York North are more project-based volunteering ​
  • NYC more on going need of Drivers Only​
  • You can volunteer Weekdays and Weekends

Development Opportunities

  • Logistics Team Leader
  • Logistics Operational State opportunities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
  • Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual.
  • Ability to participate and contribute in regular meetings.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Demonstrates active listening skills.
  • Ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements.
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks.
  • Ability to place orders for goods and services.
  • Familiarity with proper moving of materials in a warehouse.
  • Ability to learn how to in identify, organize, plan & allocate resources.
  • Familiarity with or working knowledge of shipping, receiving and storing material.

Training

  • Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
  • Logistics: An Overview 

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