Disaster Relief Associate

Urban Grow Group

Disaster Relief Associate

West Palm Beach, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    U.G.G. is a social equity driven consulting firm, with a diverse team of business, government and healthcare professionals. Our team members monitor state and national regulatory landscapes and are able to advise on various sectors and industries. We collaborate with government policy makers, community leaders, and business industry experts to provide strategic consulting plans.

    The purpose of this engagement is to assist with managing and administering disaster relief resources for those affected by Hurricane Helene. The candidate will manage on-site logistics, while providing information and guidance to the public about obtaining food assistance.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Relevant experience in volunteer services or disaster relief
    • Ability to coordinate staff and volunteer activities.
    • Ability to interpret program trends, results, and related data to formulate recommendations.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem solving.

    Job Skills Required:

    • Assist colleagues with tasks and projects as assigned by manager
    • Bilingual (Optional)
    • Lead by example and successfully foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture as a member of the Indelible team
    • The ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive working relationships with supervisors, staff, managers, customers, and vendors. This includes being approachable and taking time to address employees' personal and professional needs, as well as client and customer concerns; treating others with respect and dignity; and expressing empathy and compassion when dealing with the needs and problems of others.
    • The ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures. This includes maintaining stamina and effective interactions with others under stressful working conditions and maintaining a calm, controlled, professional manner when facing high pressure and demanding situations.
    • The ability to speak clearly and politely to customers, vendors, management, and colleagues when conveying information, using correct grammar when speaking and not using slang terms; and targeting the amount, style, and content of the information to the needs of the receiver.
    • All other duties as assigned

    Physical Requirements:

    · Capable of working extended hours including evenings, weekends, and if and when the position requires it.

    · Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying, and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day.

    · Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.

    Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

    Salary: $20.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    · Flexible schedule

    Schedule:

    · 12-hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    · Perry FL: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:

    · Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification: