Program Manager, North American Disaster Relief

Program Manager Location: Coppell, TX, United States Job ID: 17160 Date Posted: Jun 10, 2026 Responsibilities Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him. Lead and oversee all aspects of the deployment, including setting up programs, working with church partners, and interacting with local emergency management officials; supervise deployed staff and key volunteers; organize, train, and direct general volunteers; and ensure safety and training procedures are implemented and followed. Serve as Incident Commander in the Incident Command System during active deployments; assist in filling key roles such as Assistant Program Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, or Office Manager as needed. Maintain accurate listings and placement of all assigned disaster relief field inventory; oversee financial transactions, prepare and submit daily/monthly reports of activities; hold and attend regular weekly staff meetings. Establish communication and foster relationships with churches, government agencies, and other relief organizations. Work with the Program Management team to monitor natural disaster activity across the United States and track weather opportunities. Represent the ministry at conferences and speaking engagements. Provide technical insight and content development for response-related procedures. Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as outlined in the Policy Manual. Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers. Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public. Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of this job description. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university and two (2) to three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain a Class A restricted driver’s license and a valid Department of Transportation medical card. Working knowledge of general construction and general chainsaw use. General knowledge of Excel, Word, and the ability to learn in‑house specialized computer applications. Highly effective communication skills, including written and public speaking. Ability to work well under pressure and in difficult situations with limited resources; ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Proven ability to do the work asked of our volunteers. Ability to provide data and statistics to determine volunteer needs, length of deployment, and forecasting completion dates. 12 credit hours of college‑level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete this requirement is available upon hire. Other Details Type: Full‑Time Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required) Travel Expectations: 182–234 days annually; domestic travel Benefits On‑site medical clinic (staff and dependents) where applicable Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Term Life Insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days 10 sick days #J-18808-Ljbffr Samaritan's Purse