Transportation Programs Lead: Logistics & Volunteers

MSCCN; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

American Red Cross in Farmington, CT seeks an on-site Transportation Coordinator to schedule and dispatch drivers (paid and volunteers), manage logistics for hospital deliveries, and support departmental programs.

You will supervise volunteers, plan local recognition events, monitor courier status, and collaborate with Fleet and Supply Management to ensure efficient, compliant operations. Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience required.

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; adjust routes for weather, traffic, events as needed.
• Schedule and supervise volunteers and work with Volunteer Manager to increase volunteer base; participate in local volunteer recognition events.
• Engage volunteers as equal team members with specific responsibilities; support the workforce engagement team; assist with training and skill development of volunteers.
• Interact with internal and external customers to provide updates/status; monitor electronic manifest to provide tracking of couriers and deliveries; ensure real-time responsiveness to customers.

Skills

Driver's license

Reading skills

Communication skills

Two years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Red Cross in Farmington, CT seeks an on-site Transportation Coordinator to schedule and dispatch drivers (paid and volunteers), manage logistics for hospital deliveries, and support departmental programs.

You will supervise volunteers, plan local recognition events, monitor courier status, and collaborate with Fleet and Supply Management to ensure efficient, compliant operations. Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience required.