Deputy Regional Disaster Officer

The role

The American Red Cross is seeking a Deputy Regional Disaster Officer to oversee volunteer-led disaster services programming and ensure community readiness for disasters. This role involves managing a team, leading program implementation, and engaging communities in disaster preparedness and response.

What you'll do

• Empower Volunteers: Direct an employee and diverse volunteer team responsible for the implementation of volunteer-led disaster services programming.
• Lead the Program: Oversee the successful implementation of the entire disaster cycle services program.
• Mission Capacity Building: Champion and drive the development of regional Disaster Leadership Volunteers.
• Engage Community: Lead regional efforts to prepare and mobilize communities and engage partners.
• Manage in a Matrix: Build relationships and collaborate in the matrix management environment with internal partners.
• Ready to Respond: Initiate, scale, coordinate, and manage disaster relief operations.

What it takes

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 7 years of related experience
• 5 years of management experience of paid or volunteer workforce
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven record of collaboration with diverse groups

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Medical, Dental Vision plans, Health Spending Accounts, PTO, Holidays, 401K with 6% match, Paid Family Leave, Employee Assistance, Disability and Insurance, Short + Long Term, Service Awards and recognition

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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