Community Disaster Program Specialist
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring a Pennsylvania-based Community Disaster Program Specialist paying $55k-$58k to lead volunteer teams and manage disaster relief operations within the community.
- Role
- Community Disaster Program Specialist
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Pennsylvania, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $55,000 - $58,000
- 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 services. The role focuses on building volunteer engagement, mobilizing communities for emergency preparedness, and coordinating disaster response efforts within a designated geographic area. The position requires a collaborative professional to act as a local point of contact and ensure equitable, rapid service delivery to frontline communities.
What you'll do
- Facilitate and support diverse volunteer teams in disaster cycle services programming.
- Engage local partners and community leaders to enhance emergency preparedness.
- Manage volunteer-led Disaster Action Team responses to local incidents.
- Deploy to disaster relief operations outside the region at least once annually.
- Act as a local point of contact for disaster resiliency and community outreach.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in social services, emergency management, or non-profit coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- 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, Vision plans; Health and Flexible Spending Accounts; 15 days PTO; 11 paid holidays; 401K with 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Disability and Insurance plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office/field-based role where employees are expected to work daily within their assigned geographic area in Pennsylvania to engage and mobilize the community.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $58,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years of experience in social services, disaster relief, or non-profit coordination.
Are there any travel requirements?
Yes, travel within the state of Pennsylvania is required approximately 20% of the time, and there is a requirement to deploy to disaster relief operations outside the 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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