Seasonal Emergency Shelter Manager

LEMOINE; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The Workforce Group, a LEMOINE company, seeks Shelter Managers to oversee 24/7 emergency shelter operations across disaster response sites in the United States. Seasonal deployments may last days to weeks; candidates must deploy quickly and manage staff coverage.

Ideal leaders will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in emergency shelters, and supervisory experience. On-call availability and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing emergency shelters or similar human services programs.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Deploy on short notice and work flexible hours in high-demand environments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily 24/7 operations of emergency shelter sites, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
• Supervise shelter staff and coordinate shift schedules to maintain consistent coverage and care.
• Ensure residents have timely access to meals, laundry services, hygiene items, and medical or case management support.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate updates, assignments, and policy changes.
• Maintain smooth shift transitions and continuity of shelter operations across all staffing teams.
• Provide direct coverage as needed to fill staffing gaps or address urgent needs.
• Remain on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies or operational issues.
• Manage and support one or more direct reports, including onboarding, training, and task assignment.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in managing day-to-day operations and resident concerns.
• Track project performance, deliverables, and quality assurance using internal systems and tools.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and internal protocols.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Workforce Group, a LEMOINE company, seeks Shelter Managers to oversee 24/7 emergency shelter operations across disaster response sites in the United States. Seasonal deployments may last days to weeks; candidates must deploy quickly and manage staff coverage.

Ideal leaders will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in emergency shelters, and supervisory experience. On-call availability and a valid driver’s license are required.