Program Coordinator - Humanitarian Response Roster (deployment location TBD)
Company: CORE Community Organized Relief Effort
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is a crisis response
organization that brings immediate aid and recovery to underserved
communities across the globe. Our mission is simple: save lives and
strengthen communities impacted by or vulnerable to crisis.
Wherever the crisis is and whenever people are in need, we are
there. CORE's ability to impact communities is directly emboldened
by each member of our staff and leadership.We are seeking
candidates to hire during the start of new emergency operations to
provide auxiliary support during times of crisis. We are looking
for a dedicated Emergency Operations Program Coordinator for
limited term stints to join our Emergency Response Deployment team.
This role involves conducting community assessments, implementing
projects (such as home repair, relief item distribution, and many
others), and performing various administrative tasks. The position
demands flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of
response operations.Roster work is available on an as-needed basis
(it is not full-time or continuous).Emergency Roster work is
available on an as-needed basis and is not full-time or continuous.
Roster members may be called upon to deploy based on the specific
needs arising from emergency situations, with the understanding
that deployment opportunities and lengths may vary. Candidates
should be prepared for rapid deployment, demonstrating flexibility
and a commitment to serve in various locations across the country
as required.Responsibilities:
- Community Assessments and Project Implementation:
- With the deployment team, conduct community assessments to
identify needs and develop appropriate response strategies.
- Implement various projects and modalities such as home repairs,
Points of Distributions, Logistical/Procurement support, and/or
other necessary tasks based on the response needs.
- Deployment and Coordination:
- Deploy to disaster sites as part of the Emergency Response
Team.
- With the Response team, coordinate and oversee activities,
ensuring effective on-ground operations.
- Connect with impacted individuals to provide services and
collaborate with community groups to identify and address unmet
needs.
- Administrative and Communication Support:
- Assist with administrative tasks including report writing, data
entry, and documentation.
- Act as a liaison for departments such as Communications,
Partnerships, Development, Finance, and Procurement/Logistics,
addressing their on-the-ground needs and ensuring effective
collaboration when team members from these departments are unable
to deploy.
- Maintain regular contact with site leads and administrative
personnel regarding humanitarian operations.
- Training and Development:
- Assist in the creation and updating of training materials in
collaboration with the Global People and Culture team, Safety team,
and Emergency Response team.
- Conduct training sessions for volunteers and staff to ensure
they are well-prepared for deployment as needed.
- Scope and Travel:
- Travel to U.S based emergencies as needed.
- Called upon with short notice for deployments of 2-10 weeks as
needed.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications,
Emergency Management, Public Administration, Humanitarian Aid,
International Relations, Social Work, or related fields that offer
foundational knowledge in crisis response, workforce management,
and organizational coordination.
- Minimum 2 years of work in emergency response or humanitarian
work preferred but not required.Experience:
- Construction, plumbing, or related field preferred but not
required.
- Proven experience in emergency operations or volunteer
management.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse
teams in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities, with
experience working across multiple departments and teams.
- Flexibility to deploy to various locations in response to
disasters and humanitarian crises.
- A commitment to CORE's mission and values, with a passion for
making a difference in the lives of those affected by
disasters.Skills and Competencies:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management, leadership, and organizational
skills.
- Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing
environment.
- Ability to conduct community assessments and implement response
projects.
- Competence in administrative tasks, report writing, and
communications.
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving history.
- Available at least for 2 weeks at a time.
- Fluent in Spanish or other secondary language preferred.
- Understanding and appreciating diverse cultural backgrounds and
sensitivities, ensuring that all interventions are respectful and
appropriate to the communities served.
- Certification or experience in one or multiple of the following
preferred but not necessary: Tarping, Muck & Gutting, Medical,
Construction, Plumbing, Chainsaw Operations, Safety and
Safeguarding, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
(MEAL).$60,000 - $70,000 a yearIn accordance with law, the expected
pay range for this position is posted with this position. The
actual compensation will be determined based on experience and
other factors permitted by law.
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Keywords: CORE Community Organized Relief Effort, Olney , Program Coordinator - Humanitarian Response Roster (deployment location TBD), Other , Washington, Maryland
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