Disaster Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

About the Organization

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to meet human needs without discrimination. National Headquarters (NHQ) supports the work of The Salvation Army across the United States and internationally by providing leadership, resources, and strategic support to territorial and local operations.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide assistance in the coordination and deliverance of disaster services to individuals and communities. Provide assistance in all areas of the disaster services department including but not limited to: planning and working with government or non-government agency partners to coordinating services with the four U.S. territories.

Works with National Emergency Disaster Services Director, Program Specialists, NCRD staff, and Salvation Army officers and staff. Demonstrates dependability through attendance and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic information and answer questions regarding Disaster Services.
• Participate in office and department meetings, other meetings as appropriate; participate in community/partner meetings and networking.
• Draft National Emergency Disaster Services newsletters.
• Assist with compiling statistics and stories/new articles for reports.
• Attend and complete educational opportunities, including relevant training and potential service projects, when appropriate.
• Assist in operations conducted at the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
• NRCC (National Response Coordination Center) in the event of an emergency disaster, if activated.
• Support personal, office, and department goals.
• Conduct data entry as requested.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all SharePoint files are maintained in an organized and efficient manner.
• Performs other related work as required and assigned by immediate supervisor and/or the section head and/or department heads. Must demonstrate dependability through attendance and punctuality.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computer and Printer
• Photocopy Machine
• Scanner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the areas of public safety, emergency
• management, or related field.
• Previous experience working in a professional office setting preferred.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in public safety, emergency management, or related field.
• Experience working in public safety or emergency management is preferred.
• Understanding of the delivery of disaster services preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; including organizational, proofreading, writing, editing, and problem-solving skills.
• Must complete the following: “Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster” course within 15 days of the date of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with Office 365 suite and other remote collaboration tools.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple external audiences.
• Ability to work on multiple deadline projects effectively and efficiently without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• Ability to gather, compile, and assemble information into a final professional appearance product.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.
• Ability to determine the most effective and efficient method to accomplish work objectives and goals and to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain an efficient and organized filing system to ensure that items can be retrieved in a timely manner.
• Ability to build and maintain effective and professional relationships with officers and employees at National Headquarters and throughout the territories.
• Ability to maintain the confidential nature of the department.