Director of Disaster Recovery and Community Resilience

Description & Requirements

Director of Disaster Recovery and Community Resilience

At Greater Houston Community Foundation, you will lead high-impact disaster recovery and community resilience initiatives that strengthen the greater Houston region before, during, and after disasters. As Director of Disaster Recovery & Community Resilience, you will drive strategy and implementation for disaster preparedness, response, long-term recovery, and climate resilience efforts; lead and coordinate the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance in partnership with United Way of Greater Houston;

represent the Community Foundation within the emerging Gulf Coast Community Foundation Resilience Network; and align nonprofits, public agencies, and philanthropic partners to strengthen disaster and climate resilience efforts that support our fund holders and the broader community.

This role requires a mission-driven leader who is future-oriented, a strategist, builder, and executor with expertise in disaster response and recovery, cross-sector collaboration, stakeholder engagement, data-driven strategy, and systems-level execution to deliver measurable community impact across Greater Houston.

Why You'll Love Working For Greater Houston Community Foundation

We believe meaningful contributions to the community deserve thoughtful recognition and support.

This role offers a competitive base salary of $100,000 to $120,000 annually, in accordance with the successful candidate's experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, professional growth, and work-life balance. We prioritize health, wellness, and growth for all team members - both in the office and beyond. Our best-in-class benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family's well-being.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan with competitive employer matching to help you build long-term financial security.
• Wellness & Protection:
  Life and disability coverage that provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Flexible Spending & Savings Options:
  Access to tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Generous Time Away:
  Ample paid time off (PTO) so you can recharge and stay energized.
• Professional Development:
  Programs and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

At Greater Houston Community Foundation, our work is rooted in a shared commitment to strengthening the Greater Houston community. We cultivate a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, open communication is encouraged, and every team member is empowered to grow, innovate, and lead. Guided by purpose and integrity, we foster a culture of trust, continuous learning, and mutual respect-enabling our team to make a meaningful impact while maintaining balance and well-being.

To thrive as the Director of Disaster Recovery & Community Resilience, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Sciences, Emergency Management, or related field required; minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in the social sector with demonstrated leadership in disaster response, disaster recovery, community resilience, philanthropy, or community development.
• Proven experience leading disaster recovery and resilience initiatives, nonprofit capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration with public, private, and community-based organizations; experience engaging elected officials and local/regional government preferred.
• Solid strategic thinking, systems-level problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills with demonstrated ability to design and execute evidence-based programs, manage multiple work streams, navigate complex environments, and deliver measurable outcomes; experience with grantmaking, philanthropic fund administration, and using grant management systems and data tools preferred.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills with solid emotional intelligence and relationship-building abilities; demonstrated leadership and team management experience preferred; ability to travel locally and regionally as needed and proficiency in English required.

Your responsibilities as the Director of Disaster Recovery & Community Resilience will include:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance and Community Foundation Resilience Network, advancing disaster preparedness, response, long-term recovery, and climate resilience initiatives through evidence-based programming.
• Lead disaster recovery grantmaking and joint disaster funds, overseeing fund administration, grantmaking strategy, reporting, and grant portal optimization to ensure equitable, efficient, and data-driven philanthropic response.
• Contribute to and lead Community Foundation and Disaster Alliance preparedness efforts year-round, including developing/refining tools, processes, practices, plans and training/scenario…