Emergency Readiness & Logistics Specialist

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army is hiring a Program Support Assistant in Philadelphia to assist with daily operational readiness for the Emergency Disaster Services program. The role covers logistics, training support, equipment maintenance, and field operations to ensure preparedness for responses and community events.

Responsibilities include managing equipment, coordinating dispatches, supervising volunteers, and assisting with credentialing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team-based emergency response environments.
• Valid Driver’s License and eligibility for The Salvation Army insurance.
• Basic knowledge of logistics, inventory control, and equipment maintenance.
• CPR Instructor certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
• Pennsylvania clearance checks required by law prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide response coverage during normal business hours and fill on-call rotation as assigned.
• Maintain operational readiness of EDS equipment, vehicles, and assets at all times.
• Perform weekly inspections, testing, maintenance, and readiness checks of equipment.
• Provide administrative support: reports, logs, data entry, and documentation.
• Coordinate logistics: movement, deployment, and maintenance scheduling of EDS vehicles/equipment.
• Support training: prepare and set up courses, classroom readiness, equipment, and supplies.
• Supervise volunteers and personnel during training events and deployments.
• Oversee inventory tracking, annual inventories, and asset verification.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork under emergencies

CPR Instructor certification

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Salvation Army is hiring a Program Support Assistant in Philadelphia to assist with daily operational readiness for the Emergency Disaster Services program. The role covers logistics, training support, equipment maintenance, and field operations to ensure preparedness for responses and community events.

Responsibilities include managing equipment, coordinating dispatches, supervising volunteers, and assisting with credentialing and reporting.