Global Disaster Response Deployment Technician

OB Brand; Independence (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Health and life insurance

Department and ministry-wide chapel 时间

Job summary

Operation Blessing (OB) seeks a Deployment Technician to join our Global Disaster Relief team in Bristol, TN. This hands-on, mission-focused role supports disaster-response operations in the field, leads volunteers, coordinates logistics, and helps ensure teams and equipment can deploy rapidly.

The position combines training, preparedness, and field readiness with a Christian mission to extend a helping hand.

Qualifications

• 3 years of management experience preferred in military, emergency response, humanitarian, disaster relief, or event-management environments.
• Experience leading, training, or coaching teams in dynamic or high-pressure environments.
• Hands-on experience with basic carpentry, remodeling, construction, or housing repairs; contractor experience or industry qualifications a plus.
• Strong project management, logistics, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and effective when circumstances change quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to participate in media interviews.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, contractors, community members, and organizational leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with inventory or transportation software.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited infrastructure and resources.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with communities affected by disaster or conflict.
• The physical stamina to work in demanding conditions with ability to lift 60 pounds or more.
• A willingness and ability to deploy rapidly, sometimes within hours, and remain in the field for extended periods.
• The ability to work in austere environments, including conditions with limited electricity, running water, or other basic amenities.
• A current passport and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required international-travel vaccinations.
• CPR/AED/First Responder certification preferred.
• CDL Class A with Air Brake endorsement, or the ability to obtain one; forklift certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated life application of Biblical principles and practices in alignment with OB’s non-profit Christian mission.

Responsibilities

• Support disaster response efforts from preparation to recovery.
• Deploy domestically or internationally as needed to coordinate logistics, support field operations, and help communities rebuild.
• Between deployments, focus on training, preparedness, and maintaining the resources and equipment needed for a rapid response.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Logistics

Communication

Carpentry

Problem-solving

Team training

Independent work

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Transportation software

Job description

Operation Blessing (OB) seeks a Deployment Technician to join our Global Disaster Relief team in Bristol, TN. This hands-on, mission-focused role supports disaster-response operations in the field, leads volunteers, coordinates logistics, and helps ensure teams and equipment can deploy rapidly.

The position combines training, preparedness, and field readiness with a Christian mission to extend a helping hand.