Shelter Manager - Louisiana

The Workforce Group; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel on short notice

Seasonal deployment

Job summary

The Workforce Group, a LEMOINE company, is seeking experienced Shelter Managers to oversee 24/7 emergency shelter operations across statewide disaster response sites. This role requires leadership of shelter staff, rapid deployment readiness, and coordination of meals, hygiene, and medical support for displaced residents and staff.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least two years in shelter management, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• minimum of two (2) years of professional experience managing emergency shelters or similar human services programs.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 operations of emergency shelter sites.
• Supervise shelter staff and coordinate shift schedules.
• Ensure residents have access to meals, laundry, hygiene items, and medical or case management support.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and maintain coverage.
• Remain on call 24/7 for emergencies or operational issues.
• Manage onboarding, training, and task assignment for direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Statewide, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

Summary:

The Workforce Group a LEMOINE company, is currently seeking experienced and compassionate professionals to serve as Shelter Managers in support of emergency response operations. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the 24/7 operations of emergency shelter sites, ensuring a safe, supportive, and efficient environment for displaced residents and deployed staff. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality services during times of crisis.

These areseasonal positions and, if activated, will likely require travel on short notice, generally lasting from several days to a few weeks and possibly 30 days or more, depending on the disaster response needs. Ideal candidates for these missions will be available to deploy within 24 to 72 hours of notification.

Location:

Disaster Response Locations – Various Sites Statewide

Duties and 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.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience managing emergency shelters or similar human services programs. Supervisory experience is required. Candidates must be able to deploy on short notice and work flexible hours in high-demand, fast-paced environments.

• Demonstrated leadership and operational management experience.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and community partners.
• Must be able to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Flexible availability to support 24/7/365 shelter operations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.

ABOUT US

The Workforce Group a LEMOINE company is a Great Place to Work® Certified company. We are a team of dedicated professionals thatpull together to meet the needs of communities partnering withfederal, state, and local governments.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationwithout regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age,protected veteran status, or disability status.

ABOUT US

LEMOINE is aGreat Place to Work® Certified Company. From the office to the jobsite, our team is comprised of smart, ambitious, motivated, and fun professionals. Join us in the pursuit of excellence.

LEMOINE isan equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.