Greater Boston EDS Responder

Responsibilities

• Respond to all emergencies in assigned area.
• Prepare and serve bulk meal production along with other resources from EDS vehicles.
• Willing to always receive emergency notifications.
• Represent EDS Department on scene and collaborate with partnering agencies (FD, OEM, Red Cross, etc.).
• Contact and coordinate with local EDS volunteers as well as EDS Director and Deputy Director, to support response as needed.
• Participate in Divisional EDS meetings including quarterly Operations calls, EDS Commissions, and Tri-Divisional planning sessions with meeting minutes.
• Absolutely ensure canteen and response equipment readiness.
• Be able to drive larger vehicles, trucks and/or haul trailers.
• Assist with the deployment of equipment and personnel during major responses.
• Provide updates, run sheets, stories of responses, and media information (such as pictures) in a timely manner.
• Provide basic EDS trainings to new volunteers to support Mass Bay EDS responses.
• Serve on-call to assist EDS Director, Deputy Director and primary staff with secondary support coverage.
• Assists with special events and special projects when necessary.
• Complete core EDS trainings and certifications required for duties, including ServSafe Manager and other EDS & FEMA courses.
• When on duty wear appropriate EDS uniform and identification.
• Remain up to date with Keep SAfe Trainings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: High school or equivalent.
• Work Experience: EDS/Emergency Management training preferred.
• Qualifications: Willingness to work irregular hours, Good interpersonal and communication skills, Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs, Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive disaster vehicle safely at any time, Basic computer skills, Utilizes social media, Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week).
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance.

Pay

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour *starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Schedule

All (3) positions are on an as needed, on-call, basis