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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region

Provide Information Technology support for Disaster Services efforts in preparing for, responding to, or recovering from a disaster.

Key Responsibilities

Install and support Computers, Printers, and other IT equipment following Distaster Technology Procedures (DTPs) and IT EUS policies/processes

* Install and support Communications equipment (e.g. Radios and Antennas) * Help test and ensure Network and Internet connectivity
* Familiarize users with Red Cross IT hardware and software environments
* Inventory equipment and track its location or who it is assigned to
* Monitor and correct performance issues that impact workflow or Service Delivery

Qualifications Experience using and troubleshooting IT equipment (such as Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, and printers ) and/or Radio Communications equipment
* Familiar with Microsoft Windows (7 and up) and Microsoft Office (2007 and up)
* Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions
* Ability to work as a team player
* Organizational skills, especially ability to concentrate and multi-task in fast paced and chaotic environment
* Ability to sit or stand for long periods and adapt to long irregular hours and frequent schedule changes
* Ability to provide excellent Customer Support; interact with personnel in a friendly and professional manner, understand the situation presented and follow through with solutions
* Ability to seek help and ask questions when situation demands
Time Commitment
  • 2-4 hours weekly, flexible
  • Varies and increases significantly during active disaster responses. Up to 12 hours a day
  • Two week deployment opportunities available, but not required, during national large scale events

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About American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region

Location:

2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. La Cruz Roja Americana previene y alivia el sufrimiento humano frente a emergencias movilizando el poder de los voluntarios y la generosidad de los donantes.

Description

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

Todos los días, la Cruz Roja Americana ayuda a las personas en situaciones de emergencia. Ya sea que se trate de una familia desplazada, miles de víctimas de desastres, o brindar atención y consuelo a un miembro del servicio o veterano enfermo o lesionado o apoyo a un miembro de la familia militar, nuestro trabajo vital es posible gracias a personas como usted. Es a través del tiempo y el cuidado de la gente común que podemos hacer cosas extraordinarias.

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Computers & Technology, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6914 W. Expressway 83Harlingen, TX 78552

(26.187836,-97.76211)
 

DATE POSTED

June 12, 2019

SKILLS

  • Disaster Response
  • Security / Network Administration
  • PC Platform

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  •  2-4 hours weekly, flexible Varies and increases significantly during active disaster responses. Up to 12 hours a day Two week deployment opportunities available, but not required, during national large scale events

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