Community Disaster Program Specialist
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring an in-office Community Disaster Program Specialist in Oklahoma County to lead volunteer teams and manage local disaster response operations.
- Role
- Community Disaster Program Specialist
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Oklahoma County, OK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking a Community Disaster Program Specialist to lead and support volunteer teams in delivering disaster relief and community preparedness programs. The role involves managing volunteer engagement, coordinating local disaster response activities, and fostering relationships with community partners. The successful candidate will work within a matrix environment to ensure that disaster services are delivered equitably and effectively to diverse populations. This position requires residency in Oklahoma County and the ability to travel for disaster relief operations.
What you'll do
- Empower and facilitate diverse volunteer teams to deliver disaster cycle services.
- Support the implementation of specific disaster program activities and functions.
- Engage local community partners to prepare for and recover from disasters.
- Manage volunteer-led Disaster Action Team responses for local incidents.
- Participate in disaster response operations requiring annual deployment.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
- Proven track record of collaboration with diverse groups.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision plans; health and flexible spending accounts; 15 days of PTO; 11 paid holidays; 401K with 6% match; paid family leave; employee assistance programs; and disability/life insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office/field-based role. The candidate is required to reside in Oklahoma County and work daily within their assigned geographic area.
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), at least 3 years of related experience, a clean driver's license, and strong leadership and coordination skills.
Will I be expected to travel?
Yes, regional disaster employees are required to deploy to disaster relief operations outside of their region at least once a year.
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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