Community Disaster Program Manager

Job Description We are seeking a Community Disaster Program Manager for Bangor, ME to support the American Red Cross of Northern New England. The role will support Aroostook, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington Counties, and will also assist Community Disaster Program Managers in Central and Southern Maine. Job Overview As a Community Disaster Program Manager, you will ensure effective collaboration with Volunteer Services; identify, mobilize, and engage partners in all communities in the assigned geographic area; and determine current readiness resources, facilities, supplies, local vendors, and strategies for addressing gaps. You will work with volunteers to ensure that the communities you serve are ready to respond to disasters. Regional disaster employees are required to deploy to disaster relief operations outside of their region at a minimum of once a year. Deployments contribute to skill building, career development, and exposure to different types of disasters. Allowances may be provided for personal circumstances and local response activity. Employees must meet all training and physical capacity requirements for deployment. Key Responsibilities Empower Volunteers: Lead and support a diverse volunteer team responsible for the implementation of volunteer‑led disaster cycle services programming throughout the assigned geographic area or functional activities throughout the region. Functional activities include mass care, response, community preparedness, recovery, and planning and readiness. Lead the Program: Implement either disaster cycle services activities within the assigned geographic area or specific functional activities within the region. Mission Capacity Building: Develop and support disaster volunteers who are the primary workforce, and representative of the communities they serve, both culturally and linguistically. Cultivate and develop Disaster Leadership Volunteers, including volunteer partners, to meet specific responsibilities as part of their work in disaster readiness, preparedness, response, and recovery. Engage Community: Lead and coordinate efforts in the assigned geographic area to prepare and mobilize communities and engage partners with specific functional expertise and assets to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies. Manage in a Matrix: Build relationships and collaborate in the matrix management environment with internal partners, including employees and volunteers. Know Your Communities: Act as the Red Cross disaster subject matter expert within the assigned geographic area, to maximize Red Cross presence and community engagement and mobilization. Prospect and partner with organizations and leaders supporting frontline communities and community resiliency before, during and after disasters. Ready to Respond: Initiate and coordinate disaster relief operations in the assigned geographic area or functional activities in the region in alignment with the Disaster Cycle Services Concept of Operations. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience building, mobilizing, leading, and developing volunteer teams to execute a social services program or service. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Required Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated analytical and decision‑making skills to interpret program trends, results, formulate recommendations, and develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Proven record of accomplishment of collaboration with diverse groups and individuals representing all demographics of the community, managing multiple priorities, facilitation, problem solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management. Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work outside of regular duty hours including nights and weekends. Residency Requirements Chapter‑based positions: Geographic Community Disaster employees are expected to work daily in their assigned geographic area to engage and mobilize communities and support volunteers. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Benefits for You Medical, Dental, Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays 401K with 6% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Program Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Equal Opportunity Employer The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, Summary of Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr