Disaster Program Specialist
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring an in-office Disaster Program Specialist in Fayetteville, NC to support disaster program management and volunteer mobilization with a competitive benefits package.
- Role
- Disaster Program Specialist
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking an individual to support Disaster Program management and volunteer workforce operations in the Fayetteville, NC region. The role focuses on volunteer engagement, direct disaster assistance for local emergencies like home fires and floods, and executing program initiatives. This position requires active community mobilization and the ability to deploy to regional disaster relief operations at least once per year.
What you'll do
- Facilitate and support a diverse volunteer team in implementing disaster cycle services.
- Monitor and analyze business data to improve service delivery to communities.
- Support the development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers for readiness and response.
- Participate in disaster response operations locally and regionally.
- Implement initiatives to increase Red Cross visibility through program delivery.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in social services or program delivery.
- Ability to coordinate staff and volunteer activities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work outside 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 of PTO; 11 paid holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Disability and Insurance coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Fayetteville, NC, and requires employees to work daily in their assigned geographic area.
Is travel required for this role?
Yes, regional disaster employees are required to deploy to disaster relief operations outside of their home region at least once per year.
What are the primary qualifications for this job?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in social services or program delivery, along with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.
Does the position offer flexible hours?
The role requires the ability to work outside of regular duty hours, including nights and weekends, to support disaster response and community mobilization.
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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