Community Disaster Program Specialist
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring an in-office Community Disaster Program Specialist to lead disaster response initiatives and volunteer engagement within a designated geographic region.
- Role
- Community Disaster Program Specialist
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Not specified (Regional/Chapter-based)
- 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 comfort services. The role involves engaging community partners, managing disaster response readiness, and implementing program activities within a specific geographic area. Successful candidates will focus on building capacity among diverse volunteer groups and must be prepared for occasional regional deployment.
What you'll do
- Empower and manage diverse volunteer teams to deliver disaster cycle services.
- Implement and support disaster preparedness programs and activities.
- Act as a local point of contact for community partners and leaders.
- Participate in regional disaster response operations and deployment.
- Meet established targets for volunteer engagement and disaster response performance.
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.
- Ability to work outside of regular duty hours including nights and weekends.
- Proven track record of collaboration with diverse demographic groups.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% and meet physical requirements for disaster deployment.
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, and disability/life insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
No, this is an in-office/field-based role. Employees are expected to work daily within their assigned geographic region to engage the community and support volunteers.
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 three years of experience in social services, emergency management, or a related field.
Are there requirements for disaster deployment?
Yes, regional disaster employees are required to deploy to disaster relief operations outside of their region at least once a year and must meet all training and physical capacity requirements.
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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