Community Disaster Program Manager
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring an in-office Community Disaster Program Manager in Bangor, ME, to lead volunteer-driven disaster readiness and response efforts across Northern New England.
- Role
- Community Disaster Program Manager
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Bangor, ME
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking a Community Disaster Program Manager based in Bangor, ME, to lead volunteer teams and disaster cycle services across several Maine counties. This role involves mobilizing community partners, developing disaster leadership volunteers, and ensuring local readiness for emergency response. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, collaborate within a matrix management environment, and support regional disaster relief operations.
What you'll do
- Lead and support a diverse volunteer team in implementing disaster cycle services.
- Develop and cultivate Disaster Leadership Volunteers to meet program goals.
- Mobilize community partners and stakeholders to enhance disaster resiliency.
- Initiate and coordinate disaster relief operations within the assigned geographic area.
- Collaborate with internal partners in a matrix management environment.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading volunteer teams for social service programs.
- Current valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work outside of regular duty hours, including nights and weekends.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Health and Flexible Spending Accounts, 19 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, 401K with 6% match, Paid Family Leave, and Disability Insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office position requiring the employee to work daily in the assigned geographic area of Bangor, ME, to effectively engage and mobilize the community.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 5 years of experience in building and leading volunteer teams for social service programs.
How do I apply for this position?
The posting does not provide a specific deadline, but interested candidates should apply through the American Red Cross careers portal using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Red Cross's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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