Overview
The ASPCA National Field & Disaster Response (NFDR) Team deploys nationwide to remove animals from crisis situations created by natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, floods, and wildfires, or by animal abuse like animal fighting, puppy mills, hoarding, or neglect.
We welcome responders with diverse skillsets including logistics, driving (CDL, DOT Regulated, and non-regulated drivers), drone piloting, supply distribution, safety expertise, forensics, and administrative specialties to support our work.
The role of the Professional Responder – Non-Animal Handling is to help animals in our care by providing a safe and humane experience. These roles support staff and animals by providing expertise in niche roles, often considered non-animal handling, to support field and disaster operations across the country.
About this Opportunity:
This is a contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency.
The target hiring range for this role is $20-$25 per hour and may be modified in the future.
This role is part of an on-demand responder pool with unpredictable needs. Due to the high application volume and varying needs, application reviews will be conducted periodically when the NFDR team identifies a specific need. There may be a significant delay, or no follow-up, after applying.
Where and When You’ll Work
Support is requested wherever and whenever the need arises. By joining our team as a Responder, you may have the opportunity to assist in field response, disaster response, or other emergent needs. Expectations are as follows:
Commitment of 7 or more days of travel (2 travel days and 5 working days) per deployment
This is a variable hour opportunity. NFDR cases can last weeks or months, and the NFDR team may call upon you to activate when your credentials match case needs
The ability to deploy a minimum of 4 times per year
Ability to activate quickly, often with only a few days to one week notice
What You’ll Do
Responders - Non-Animal Handling report directly to the Senior Manager, National Responder Strategy and have no direct reports.
Roles can include, but are not limited to:
Licensed Drone Operator
Transport CDL Driver
Transport Assistant- Co Driver
Camp Manager
Demobilization
Supply Distribution
Logistics Support
Shelter Setup
Remote and Medical Administrative Support
Responsibilities
Responsibilities are listed in general order of importance. They include but are not limited to:
Provide logistical, operational, and safety support for ASPCA disaster response and national cruelty/criminal case deployments
Rapidly deploy to field operations to coordinate logistics, camp management, supply distribution, and demobilization
Manage procurement, inventory, transport, maintenance, and accountability of equipment, vehicles, food, and supplies
Ensure safe, humane, and compliant transport of animals, equipment, and personnel in accordance with ASPCA and DOT regulations
Coordinate meals, responder support services, and field infrastructure to maintain operational readiness
Monitor operational timelines and oversee organized setup, breakdown, and equipment recovery
Conduct site surveys, safety assessments, and hazard mitigation; provide daily safety briefings and incident reporting
Maintain situational awareness and communicate resource needs, constraints, and recommendations to leadership
Collaborate with partner agencies, shelters, veterinarians, and responders to ensure mission objectives are met
Prepare situation reports, assessments, and documentation in support of planning and after-action processes
Support the remote functions of the Responder Program and case planning including email drafting and other administrative tasks
Qualifications:
Utilizes a holistic approach to problem solving
Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and effectively in high stress environments
Ability to organize and guide individuals
Flexibility to adjust to new conditions and challenges
The ability to properly handle and utilize specialized animal rescue equipment
Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to understand and follow proper PPE protocols
Demonstrates care and concern for the well-being of animals
For remote support, proficiency in Outlook, Canva, Airtable, and Box is preferred
Language:
English (Required)