Maritime Operations Specialist

*** Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States.

Position Title: Maritime Operations Specialist

Job Code: Specialist

Supervisor’s Title: Director of Maritime Operations and Planning

Exemption Status: Exempt

Positions Supervised: None

Location: Charlotte, N.C. with travel to other domestic and international locations as needed

BACKGROUND: 

Global Support and Development (GSD) is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rapidly respond to disasters in collaboration with at-risk communities and support them to prepare for future disasters. We value collaboration and seek opportunities to amplify the work of others in-country, both in preparation for and in response to disasters. By integrating our team’s diverse skill sets and resources into local responses, we are able to provide rapid response assistance to affected communities in coordination with regional and country-level partners. We also work to build local capacity through community-led preparedness initiatives. GSD’s priority Area of Engagement is currently Latin America and the Caribbean, with targeted support to the South Pacific (and expected future increase in operations for 2024 and beyond). 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Maritime Operations Specialist will implement operational procedures, processes, and systems and oversee the day to day coordination of maritime activities onboard GSD’s Humanitarian Vessel (HV) for both GSD and key partners. This Maritime Operations Specialist will report directly to the Director of Maritime Operations and Planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Support a high-performing and matrixed team with operational coordination of disaster response, information management, and capacity strengthening activities for GSD’s HV; 
2. Work within the Maritime section to establish and maintain awareness of HV’s location, status, readiness, and operational capacities;
3. Support the Maritime HQ and HV Crew as the primary point of contact for routine day-to-day operational matters and lead the development of the staff and crew’s daily routines and processes; 
4. Ensure planned HV activities (response, partner engagements, trainings) are accurately represented in the HV Operational Schedule (HVOS) and communicated to necessary stakeholders;
5. Understand and communicate needs and operational constraints of key partners and planned HV activities;
6. Coordinate the embarkation of and onboard management GSD Mission Staff (to include GSD’s Disaster Response Team, when embarked), Partners, and Key Stakeholders onto GSD’s HV;
7. Support HV Team Leadership in the drafting, executing, and amending HV staff duty calendars;;
8. Act as the initial HV touchpoint for the broader organization during both routine and unexpected events or incidents;
9. Ensure all HV activities are in accordance with GSD’s core values and mission and, when appropriate, the Humanitarian SPHERE principles;
10. Engage on the subject of maritime humanitarian impact;
11. Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;
12. Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years or more of relevant experience supporting operational coordination / program management;
• Three (3) years or more of enabling operational planning initiatives; and
• Two (2) years or more of providing administrative support to operational personnel. 

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency/Disaster Management, Maritime Studies, Marine Transportation, Marine Operations, Marine and Environmental Science, or relevant field; or
• Equivalent experience and training.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• N/A

Knowledge/Skills: 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills;
• Proficient in Google workspaces, particularly Google Sheets;
• Ability to understand and adapt to dynamic operational environments; 
• Familiarity with maritime operations and general maritime environment;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;
• Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and
• Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• At this time, GSD is not offering sponsorship and is only accepting applications from persons eligible to work in the United States; and
• Routine domestic and international travel up to 25% is required to support mission activity for prolonged periods (approximately 2 weeks at a time).

BENEFITS: 

You'll get..

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Premiums 100% covered by GSD for employee, employee spouse, employee family
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Insurance: Fully covered by GSD
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Up to $4,000 in total annually for employee 2 or more family members
• Voluntary Life Insurance: Options available at reasonable group rates
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): All employees are eligible for a minimum of 6 weeks of PTO per year after 90 days of service
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks paid by GSD 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Career Development Opportunities 
• 401(k): GSD will match up to 6% of base salary for all employees ages 21 . Employees are eligible to begin contributing after 1 pay cycle, and the company match will go into effect immediately after employee begins contributing 
• Additional Perks! 

This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed.  The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs.  This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will.  Global Support and Development provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.

GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections. GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections.

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