The Marin County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of emergency preparedness training for Marin County communities through three main channels:
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Get Ready/Listos Program
Neighborhood Response Group
Under the direction of the Southern Marin Fire District and the Marin County Chiefs Association, the coordinator will engage with residents, local and County disaster councils, local Emergency Managers, and fire department personnel to organize, build a coalition, and celebrate success.
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position include but are not limited to:
Applicant should have excellent listening skills, as well as the ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds;
Experience working with volunteers and local community-based organizations;
Competency in giving presentations, facilitating discussions, mentoring and
community organizing;
Administrative and organizational skills to manage record-keeping and track success
metrics;
The applicant has completed the 20-hour Basic CERT Training before or shortly after
hiring;
The applicant has an interest in personal and community disaster preparedness;
Applicant must be able to travel within the County and attend CERT training on evenings and
weekends, as needed;
Competency in computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Google docs,
and email hosts. Knowledge of Eventbrite, PayPal, and Mail-chimp is a plus;
Able to work independently under general supervision within clearly defined goals: and
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Learn more about the role by visiting, https://www.smfd.org/our-district/human-resources/employment-opportunities