Training and Deployment Administrator

Training and Deployment Administrator

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services. Our Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Department has an opening for a Training and Deployment Administrator. This position provides general administrative duties and direct oversight to the administration of all training business within the EDS Department, including course registration, credentialing of trainers, documentation, reporting and compliance for all outside entities we partner with for training while also performing all regular administrative duties on behalf of the Department. Additionally, in times of disaster the Training and Deployment Administrator will serve as the deployment specialist / manager overseeing the process for deployment of personnel including transportation, lodging, rental vehicles and post deployment interview compliance. This position, based in West Nyack, NY requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and is onsite.

Training Administrator Duties

• Preparing and distributing materials to instructors for the National Disaster Training Program (NDTP).
• Tracking and registering all participants of EDS training territorially into the National EDS Database.
• Serve as the lead Territorial Administrator in conjunction with the EDS Director for the National EDS Database (including issuing and managing Admin rights on the system).
• Serve as the lead manager for partnerships with outside training entities such as HSI and ServeSafe.
• Work with Training and Volunteer Coordinator (TVC) to schedule and register training courses and instructors.
• Work with TVC to manage any required lodging, transportation, or logistics for training events across the Territory.
• Maintain all training records and filing in compliance with standards.
• Support any reporting requirements around training initiatives, feedback and best practices as requested or required.
• Oversee the filing and distribution of instructor certifications, notices and records (both NDTP and external).
• Manage the Health and Safety Institute programs for Medic First Aid and Basic Life Support, including ordering, processing and account updating.
• Tracking and purchasing EDS training supplies and equipment with national vendors.
• Support organizing and registering for regional training summits and territorial training events.
• Work with host Divisions to secure necessary lodging / training space for summits and events.
• Ensure all training materials are shipped in a timely manner for scheduled events and course offerings.
• Work with instructors to ensure all documentation is received and properly maintained.
• During larger regional / territorial training events serve as the manager of participant registration planning.
• Serve on event planning / organizing committee in role of secretary responsible for any minutes, documentation or follow-up action planning.

Disaster Deployment Specialist Duties

Administrative Duties

Qualifications

What We Offer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.