Disaster Sheltering/Housing Field Coordinator

The Disaster Sheltering/Housing Field Coordinator (AKA Shelter Task Force Coordinator) plays a critical role in field operations supporting disaster sheltering and housing transition efforts. This position acts as a key point of contact for local jurisdictions, ensuring coordinated implementation of shelter solutions such as travel trailers or hotel placements. The coordinator manages day-to-day operational logistics-including installations, inspections, equipment deployment, and site recertifications-and works directly with county emergency managers, law enforcement, and EMS to support survivors' housing needs. Candidates should be comfortable working in high-pressure field environments with shifting priorities and must be capable of coordinating multiple operational streams simultaneously.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary point of contact for 30-day recertification reviews of shelter units.
• Coordinate with county emergency managers, judge executives, law enforcement, and EMS to support shelter operations and resolve issues in the field.
• Participate in bi-weekly housing review meetings and support weekly operations objectives.
• Oversee haul, install, and demobilization/backhaul of shelter units across multi-county regions.
• Conduct inspections and manage associated documentation, including License-In and License-Out packets.
• Track and manage Notices of Violation (NOV), Notices of Ineligibility (NOI), and Incident Reports.
• Maintain, distribute, and track critical equipment (e.g., radios, heaters, GPS units).
• Support overall field logistics, shelter maintenance, and coordination of voluntary and local agency partners.
• Help ensure sheltering and housing solutions are survivor-centric and accessible to individuals with access and functional needs (AFN).
• Coordinate and document operational milestones, site readiness, and resolution of field-level challenges.

• Provide regular updates, briefings, and reporting on sheltering progress and operational activity.

• Experience in emergency management, disaster recovery operations, shelter logistics, or related field roles.
• Working knowledge of shelter and temporary housing programs, including congregate and non-congregate models.
• Experience coordinating with public safety and emergency personnel (e.g., law enforcement, EMS, county officials).
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work extended hours in the field, including nights and weekends, when responding to active incidents.
• Familiarity with field documentation and reporting protocols (e.g., inspections, NOVs, incident reports).
• FEMA certifications (e.g., IS-100, IS-700, IS-800) preferred.
• Prior experience with disaster case management, shelter operations, or field logistics highly desirable

CDR Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.