Program Manager, North American Disaster Relief

Program Manager

Location:

Coppell, TX, United States

Job

Date Posted:
Jun 10, 2026

• 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.

• 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.

• Type:
  Full‑Time
• Language Requirement:
  Fluency in English (required)
• Travel Expectations: 182–234 days annually; domestic travel

• 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