Community Disaster Program Specialist
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring an in-office Community Disaster Program Specialist to lead volunteer teams and manage local disaster response preparedness.
- Role
- Community Disaster Program Specialist
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Varies by region (In-person field/office role)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Community Disaster Program Specialist guides, leads, and supports volunteer teams to ensure effective disaster response and community readiness. This role involves managing volunteer engagement, building mission capacity, and partnering with local organizations to prepare for and recover from emergencies. The incumbent serves as a key local contact and is expected to participate in disaster response operations. The position requires a commitment to humanitarian work and the ability to work flexible hours as needed by disaster cycles.
What you'll do
- Facilitate and support diverse volunteer teams for disaster cycle services.
- Engage local partners to prepare for and recover from disaster events.
- Implement plans to meet volunteer engagement and response targets.
- Act as the primary local point of contact for community disaster initiatives.
- Participate in regional disaster response operations as required.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of related professional experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- 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; 401K with up to 6% match; 15 days of PTO; 11 paid holidays; paid family leave; short and long-term disability insurance; and employee assistance programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office and field-based role; employees are expected to work daily within their assigned geographic area or region to mobilize communities.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), at least 3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication and coordination skills.
Is travel required for this position?
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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