Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity . Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve . Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference . The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. What You Need to Know: As a transportation Coordinator, you will dispatch Red Cross Employee and/or volunteer drivers for blood pick-up and delivery . You will coordinate various transportation-related services including scheduling, routing, and ensuring the safe operation of all vehicles. You will perform complex administrative duties to ensure the efficient and cost-effective integrated logistics operation of transportation within the Division. Provide support to the daily operations in the functional area of Transportation. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD: Key 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 (time-sensitive and non-time sensitive) 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 planning of local recognition events.
Interact with customers to provide updates on deliveries. Monitor electronic manifest to provide tracking of couriers and deliveries to customers.
Perform invoice monitoring, reconciliation, and timely payment of all bills. Maintain good communication and follow up with the Vendor.
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.
On-call may be required .
Standard Schedule : This is a first shift position working Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Pay Information : The pay rate is 17.31 per hour.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
High school diploma or equivalent and a 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. Previous experience with messenger service or trucking company is desirable.
Physical Requirements: The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. May have to sit for extended periods of time. May have to load or unload trucks lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Must be able to drive throughout the region. BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work . Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks , you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO + Holidays
401K with 4% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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