Community Disaster Program Manager

Community Disaster Program Manager As a Community Disaster Program Manager, you will ensure effective collaboration with Volunteer Services; identify, mobilize, and engage partners in all communities within 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. 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 within the region. Functional activities include mass care, response, community preparedness, recovery, 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. Pay Information The salary range for this position in Minnesota is $61,000 – $62,960. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience: Minimum five years of related experience building, mobilizing, leading, and developing volunteer teams to execute a social services program or service. Travel: 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 collaboration with diverse groups and individuals representative of all demographics within the community, managing multiple priorities, facilitation, problem solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, 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. Regional positions: Regional leadership and functional employees are expected to work daily within their region’s geographic area to provide leadership and functional support, engage and mobilize communities, and support volunteers. Physical Requirements Employee duties require regular sitting, use of hands, talking, hearing, reaching, occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. Vision, hearing, and movement abilities as described are required. The work environment includes moderate noise in an office setting. Preferred Qualifications Relationship Building & Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Volunteer Coordination & Engagement Experience: Proven experience coordinating, engaging, and supporting volunteers to drive participation, retention, and positive outcomes. Community Outreach & Partnership Development: Background in community outreach and partnership development, including cultivating relationships with community organizations and external partners to advance program goals. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off: Starting at 15 days a year; based on job type and tenure Holidays: 11 paid holidays, including core and floating holidays 401(k) with up to 6% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Program Disability and insurance coverage (short and long term) Service awards and recognition 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr