Transportation Logistics & Volunteer Programs Lead

American Red Cross; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with up to 6% match

PTO 15 days

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a Transportation Logistics Associate to schedule and dispatch drivers, manage routes, and ensure timely deliveries to hospitals and facilities. You will support department programs and engage volunteers in mission-driven activities while building a compassionate team.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong basic computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of two years' experience required.
• A valid driver's license and clean DMV record is required.
• Must have basic computer, reading, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule deliveries and shuttles including empty box pickups utilizing vendors/volunteers and ARC paid couriers based on the most economical and cost-effective means.
• Coordinate pickups of collected products from mobiles, fixed sites and staging sites utilizing the most economical and cost-effective means. Make proactive adjustments to routes on an as-needed basis due to inclement weather, major traffic issues, and special events, etc.
• Schedule and supervise volunteers and work with volunteer Manager to increase volunteer base. Participate in/plan local volunteer recognition events.
• Engage volunteers as equal team members with specific responsibilities. Support the workforce engagement team; assist with the training and skill development of volunteers to enable mission delivery.
• Interact with internal and external customers to provide updates/status. Monitor electronic manifest to provide tracking of couriers and deliveries to customers. Perform Connect activities to ensure that we are responding in real time to provide better service to our customers.
• Work with supply management group and contracting as needed. Evaluate and ensure the proper vehicle needs are being met for the site and coordinate the request with the Fleet Coordinator. Work with Fleet for vehicle needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & scheduling

Customer service

Reading skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a Transportation Logistics Associate to schedule and dispatch drivers, manage routes, and ensure timely deliveries to hospitals and facilities. You will support department programs and engage volunteers in mission-driven activities while building a compassionate team.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong basic computer and communication skills.