Community Disaster Program Manager

The American National Red Cross seeks a Community Disaster Program Manager within our Emergency Management Services team. In this role, you will lead planning, coordination, and delivery of community disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs. Responsibilities include managing volunteers, partnering with local agencies, organizing training and drills, and ensuring effective deployment of resources during emergencies. You will analyze community risk, support disaster relief operations, and report on program outcomes.

Join a mission-driven, compassionate, and collaborative organization where your work directly improves lives and strengthens community resilience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage community disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs.
• Coordinate disaster response operations, including local sheltering, mass care, and community support during emergencies.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a diverse volunteer workforce for disaster services roles.
• Organize and deliver community preparedness education, training, and outreach, with a focus on vulnerable populations.
• Collaborate with local emergency management agencies, nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools, and businesses to align disaster plans and services.
• Maintain readiness of disaster supplies, equipment, and logistical resources for local and regional responses.
• Monitor and analyze program performance, community risk, and service delivery data to guide planning and improvements.
• Prepare reports and contribute to grant proposals and compliance documentation related to disaster services.
• Represent the American National Red Cross at community meetings, emergency planning councils, and public events.
• Participate in on-call rotations and deploy to disaster-affected areas as needed, including evenings and weekends.

Required Skills

• Emergency management planning
• Disaster response operations
• Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS familiarity
• Volunteer recruitment and coordination
• Program and project management
• Community outreach and organizing
• Stakeholder and partner relationship management
• Data collection and program performance analysis
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Grant and report writing
• Shelter and mass care coordination
• Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis
• Basic logistics and supply management
• Conflict resolution and crisis communication
• Proficiency with office productivity and data systems