Equipment Coordinator

Role Title: DART Equipment Coordinator (Volunteer)
Location: Deployable (Domestic & International Disaster Response)
Commitment: Disaster deployments (minimum 3 weeks), with training and preparation throughout the year

Keep the Team Ready to Respond

We’re looking for a practical, resourceful, and dependable volunteer to join the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) as an Equipment Coordinator.

ABOUT THE ROLE

When disaster strikes, reliable equipment can make all the difference. As the Equipment Coordinator, you’ll ensure vehicles, generators, tools, camp infrastructure, and operational equipment are maintained, organised, and ready for deployment. Your role will keep the team equipped to respond safely and effectively in challenging environments, allowing humanitarian aid to reach those who need it most.

If you enjoy solving practical problems, working with equipment, and supporting teams behind the scenes, this is an opportunity to use your skills to make a real impact.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

● Maintain and oversee vehicles, generators, tools, and operational field equipment

● Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance and repairs when required

● Support the setup and operation of field camps and associated infrastructure

● Manage equipment inventories and prepare equipment for deployment and return transport

● Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimise operational disruptions

● Promote safe use of equipment and identify potential safety risks

● Support field teams with equipment and operational needs throughout disaster response missions

WHO YOU ARE

● Practical, hands-on, and mechanically minded

● Organised and able to manage equipment and resources effectively

● A confident problem solver who remains calm under pressure

● Comfortable working in physically demanding and dynamic environments

● A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others

● Committed to safety, reliability, and responsible stewardship of resources

● Motivated by purpose and passionate about serving communities in need

WHY JOIN US

● Make a meaningful difference by supporting humanitarian disaster response operations

● Use your practical and technical skills to help disaster response teams operate safely and efficiently

● Be part of a highly trained, purpose-driven Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)

● Receive training, mentoring, and ongoing development opportunities

● Learn industry-standard humanitarian disaster response practices through real-world deployments

● Work within a global humanitarian network with offices in more than 11 countries, collaborating with experienced disaster response professionals

● Develop your leadership, operational, equipment management, and cross-cultural communication skills

● Build lifelong friendships while serving alongside passionate volunteers who share a heart for humanitarian aid

● Experience the satisfaction of knowing your work enables life-changing humanitarian assistance to reach communities in crisis

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Ready to Get Involved?

If you’re ready to use your practical skills to keep disaster response teams equipped and ready to serve, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the DART team and help ensure every mission has the equipment needed to bring hope where it’s needed most.