Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator - Appalachia

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you skilled in managing systems and inventory, coordinating shipments, and fine-tuning logistics? Footprint Project is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator to join our small, growing team. This position will maintain our Mars Hill warehouse, oversee our renewable energy fleet, coordinate logistics and procurement, and track our assets across the domestic U.S, with a special focus on the Appalachia regional hub.

If you thrive in a start-up environment, are passionate about clean energy and sustainable disaster response, and have relevant experience - especially in a warehouse or with fleet management - or transferrable skills, we’d love to meet you!

Footprint Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disaster service organization headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. We develop and deploy sustainable response technologies to community resilience centers after climate disasters in the U.S. Footprint Project works across the disaster management cycle to expand frontline access to mobile microgrids and reduce fossil fuel use. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more.

• Location:
  
  On-site at our warehouse in Mars Hill, NC
• Workplace Policy:
  This position is 100% on-site.
• Job Type: Full-time exempt.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday within the hours of 8am to 6pm local time for a total of 40 hours/week. During the Atlantic hurricane season (6/1-11/30), employees may be asked to work outside of their normal hours. Time can be flexed after responding to disasters.
• Travel: ~15%. Includes some overnight trips and local site visits in the Asheville area.
• Compensation:
  Starting at $50,000 / year
• Benefits:
  Eligible employees receive the following:
  • Monthly stipends for healthcare, mental health, and technology
  • 31 days per calendar year for vacations and holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave for the death humans and pets, pregnancy loss, failed adoption, and failed fertility treatment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Unpaid Family and Medical Leave
  • Professional development financial assistance
  • Career growth opportunities within a small, lean nonprofit organization

• Lead Appalachia team members in maintaining an accurate and working inventory of sustainable response technologies
• Lead the Appalachia hub in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized warehouse
• Lead the Appalachia hub in retrieving technology assets

• Manage the Appalachia Hub’s fleet inventory, quality assurance, and logistics
• Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of renewable energy assets at our Mars Hill warehouse
• Stay on top of facilities management: trash removal, restocking water, cleaning, and tidying
• Support the New Orleans-based Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator in managing assets across the domestic U.S.
• Inspect, maintain, and manage warehouse equipment, vehicles, and trailers
• Liaise with vendors and manage inbound and outbound shipments
• Keep detailed records of warehouse activities, provide status updates, and follow up on pending shipments or other initiatives
• Oversee general warehouse maintenance, compliance, and operations
• Ensure safe use of warehouse space and equipment and safety of staff and any visitors

• Develop operational procedures and policies for improved tracking, receiving, and distributing of goods, and leverage volunteers to assist in these initiatives
• Support the New Orleans-based Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator in implementing and training staff on effective, safe warehouse operations
• Analyze logistics data to increase productivity and aid in loss prevention
• Implement and oversee security operations for the Appalachia Hub

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment and demonstrated knowledge of warehouse operations, fleet management, and/or logistics and inventory management
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly
• Basic Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Basic math and computer skills
• Skilled in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and excellent communicator
• Willing and able to take direction from a supervisor
• An…