Logistics & Preparedness Specialist

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate and manage logistical operations, ensuring availability of vehicles, equipment, supplies, and assets across programs.

The role emphasizes fleet/inventory management, supplier relations, and emergency preparedness support, including training and community outreach logistics, under the supervision of the Emergency Services Deputy Director.

Qualifications

• College degree in a relevant field or 3–5 years of experience in logistics, operations, inventory/fleet management, emergency services, humanitarian assistance, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate complex logistical operations with multiple resources, locations, schedules, and stakeholders.
• Strong independent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to changing operational needs.
• Experience managing inventory, equipment, vehicles, and warehouse/storage operations, including sourcing, distribution, maintenance, and related tracking systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors, donors, Corps, and other internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental vehicles, equipment, inventory, warehouse/storage areas, and related tracking systems, including maintenance, inspections, and required documentation
• Coordinate the acquisition, organization, transportation, and distribution of supplies and equipment for departmental and Corps programs and activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, donors, and other resource partners to support departmental needs
• Provide logistical support for street outreach, community events, client services, distributions, trainings, and other departmental activities
• Work with Case Managers to support client needs, including transportation and the pickup, delivery, and distribution of essential items and other assistance
• Coordinate with the Administrative & Volunteer Support Specialist to engage and support volunteers for outreach, distributions, disaster response, and other activities
• Support development of Corps-based preparedness resources and planning
• Provide logistical support for divisional emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities, including the deployment and tracking of supplies and equipment
• Maintain all relevant training certifications to include, but not limited to, first aid, CPR, opioid overdose reversal/prevention, AED, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), signs of human trafficking etc.
• Maintain all required Opioid Overdose Prevention Program (OOPP) training and certifications, ensure accurate and timely reporting of distributed supplies, maintain necessary inventory, and perform other OOPP-related responsibilities necessary for program operation and compliance with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Salvation Army policy
• Provide overdose prevention education and distribute naloxone and other approved harm reduction resources in accordance with NYC DOHMH requirements and Salvation Army policy, including participation in community events and targeted distribution within required ZIP codes
• With approval, deploy national/international emergencies in support of response efforts
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Emergency preparedness

Education

College degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate and manage logistical operations, ensuring availability of vehicles, equipment, supplies, and assets across programs.

The role emphasizes fleet/inventory management, supplier relations, and emergency preparedness support, including training and community outreach logistics, under the supervision of the Emergency Services Deputy Director.