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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
 

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

As part of the Disaster Logistics Team, the Senior Associate for Logistics Fleet and Facilities will handle the supervision and management of the Disaster Specialty Vehicle program as well as the Facilities program. Their responsibilities span both steady state and disaster state operations, ensuring that all activities are conducted in alignment with set goals. The Senior Associate for Logistics Fleet and Facilities will be responsible for fleet mobilization, including Specialty Vehicle Fleet consisting of: Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs), Mission Response Vehicles (MRVs).  Also working within the DLC cadre to obtain and establish a comprehensive suite of Disaster Infrastructure, including working with National Facilities Lead to obtain regional warehouses, fixed and mobile sites, temporary and permanent staging areas, and assist in the retrograde of assets deployed to operations. Additionally, the position entails collaborating with the operations manager to analyze Logistics program activity and identify areas for improvement. The Senior Associate for Logistics Fleet and Facilities operations is an emergency management role and requires participation in relief operations leadership roles at NHQ and other various locations.

Responsibilities:

Logistics Fleet Resourcing

• Collaborate with Specialty Vehicle, NFO, and Transportation leads to build and maintain relationships needed to efficiently deploy the Red Cross specialty vehicle fleet including Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs), Mission Response Vehicles (MRVs), and rented vehicles such as box trucks, passenger vehicles, cargo vans and other necessary vehicles.
• Develop and maintain a 5-year plan of incoming and retiring Specialty vehicles.
• Work with Divisions on training, and preparedness of specialty vehicle teams.
• When necessary, Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate Fleet resourcing.

Logistics Facilities Resourcing

• Collaborate with the Facilities Lead to strategize, design, and put into action plans for securing temporary warehouses, various sites—both mobile and stationary—as well as staging areas for short-term and long-term use. Furthermore, provide support in the recovery and return of resources utilized in operations. This role supports the procurement, development, and upkeep of Disaster Infrastructure, which includes, but is not limited to, warehouses, fixed and mobile sites, office locations for headquarters, staging areas that may be either temporary or permanent, operational sites for vendors and partners, as well as fixed and mobile locations for service delivery.
• When necessary, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate Infrastructure resourcing.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze program activity to identify areas for improvement through embracing innovative approaches and tools.
• Create and maintain dashboards and other data visualizations to track logistics infrastructure and fleet performance and provide insights.
• Collect and analyze data, identify areas of need and/or improvement, and develop recommendations for program improvement.
• Develop reports on project status and issues for management review.

Process Improvement

• Administer processes within assigned program area.
• Analyze operating practices and recommend revisions to improve established procedures.

Logistics Operations and Asset Management of Specialty Vehicles.

• Support in the acquisition, delivery, and tracking of assets, materials, goods, labor, equipment, and supplies.
• Attend Element, and Verizon meetings, assist with access and training
• Support fleet readiness to assist in overseeing maintenance and repair of vehicles, managing fuel and other resources, and coordinating with transportation providers as necessary.

Volunteer Support and Leadership

• Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all Logistics volunteers.

Cross-functional Collaboration and Support

• Work broadly through various relationships to include Disaster Operations, Corporate Fleet Services, Procurement, Finance, Fundraising and Development, Vendors, Divisions, Regions, and Volunteers.
• Support the Disaster Logistics Center (DLC), including Disaster Operations Coordination Center activation, after-hours coverage, and any additional logistics support required by the DLC.
• Participate in “on call” rotation representing Disaster Logistics while performing time-sensitive operational tasks in support of active Disaster Relief Operations

Emergency Response and Deployment

• Deploy (virtually or physically as required) to large-scale national disaster relief operations as needed.

Note: The above position responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive, and other responsibilities may be added as per the requirement of the organization.

Scope: Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge of Disaster Logistics. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects; adapt precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, emergency management, or a related field.

Experience: 5 years of experience in logistics operations, preferably in disaster response efforts.

Travel: Travel may be required.

* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Position is 100% remote / virtual.

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Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PAY INFORMATION: 
The starting annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. 
•    Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans 
•    Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
•    PTO + Holidays 
•    401K with up to 5% Match 
•    Paid Family Leave
•    Employee Assistance Programs 
•    Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term 
•    Service Awards and Recognition

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Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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