Community Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator

Location: Sarasota

## Community Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator Apply remote type:
Partially Remote Near Primary Location locations:
Sarasota, FLtime type:
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*** By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?***## #
** Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
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* Job Description:

**** WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
** As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, the American Red Cross works on the
** front lines of the climate crisis
** every day.

The Red Cross is currently seeking a Community Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator to help lead community adaptation in Sarasota County, Florida. This position reports to the Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager and is responsible for building and overseeing a community partner network and workforce to help cope with the climate crisis.

Through our Community Adaptation Program, our goal is to build and equip a resilient network of community-based partners and workforce ready to augment and enhance food security, emergency shelter and care, and access to health and mental health services needed when climate emergencies strike.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in social services, partner collaboration and community outreach, and preferably experience in grant administration, disaster risk reduction and building volunteer teams. Join us and be a part of an innovative new way of preparing communities that are better equipped for future disasters.

Learn more about the Community Adaptation Program at this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-progr
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* Location:

** Physical residence in or near Sarasota County, Florida.  Position is expected to be working in the community more than 60% of the time.
* This is a term-limited, benefits eligible, position expected to last through September 2027*.
** WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:*
* • Assess community needs to identify and support the most vulnerable populations and their needs with regard to resilience in health, food security and housing and lessen disaster-caused human impacts.  
• Identify local partner organizations providing services related to food insecurity, housing and health with an interest in building disaster-related resilience.  
• Work with American Red Cross divisional and regional staff to integrate partnerships into planning, readiness, response and recovery activities.  
• Evaluate opportunities for partnership, build and maintain positive partner relationships, and formalize agreements with community-based organizations and key community stakeholders.  
• Support implementation of Community Adaptation initiatives by convening partners, supporting engagement, and informing educational opportunities.  
• Support collection of required grant management and partner engagement data accurately and on time.  
• Support diverse and inclusive volunteer teams that lead and engage in Mission Adaptation objectives/activities.  
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate program objectives, milestones and determine areas of opportunity for existing volunteer base.  
• Report expenditures made using the Community Adaptation budget.  
• Engage with contacts in community-based organizations and key community stakeholders to educate about disasters, impacts to vulnerable populations and Red Cross programs.  
• Prepare accurate records and reports on partner engagement to include regular updates on program milestones and required adjustments into assessments of progress, accountability, and co-learning.  
• Work with Communications to develop press releases, brochures, and other collateral materials.  
• Support region and stakeholder communities during disaster relief responses.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
** WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Social Work, Public Health, Community Education or some other social services field.
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* Experience:

** Minimum of 7 years…