Regional Disaster Services Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse volunteer team responsible for the implementation of volunteer‑led disaster cycle services programming throughout the assigned geographic area or functional activities throughout the region
• Implement either disaster cycle services activities within assigned geographic area or specific functional activities within the region
• Develop and support disaster volunteers who are the primary workforce, and representative of the communities they serve, both culturally and linguistically
• Cultivate and develop Disaster Leadership Volunteers, including volunteer partners, to meet specific responsibilities as part of their work in disaster readiness, preparedness, response, and recovery
• Lead and empower a diverse team of volunteers
• Lead and coordinate efforts in assigned geographic area to prepare and mobilize communities and engage partners with specific functional expertise and assets to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies
• Act as the Red Cross disaster subject matter expert within assigned geographic area, to maximize Red Cross presence and community engagement and mobilization
• Initiate and coordinate disaster relief operations in assigned geographic area, or functional activities in the region in alignment with the Disaster Cycle Services Concept of Operations

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
• Minimum 5 years of experience of related experience with building, mobilizing, leading, and developing volunteer teams to execute a social services program or service
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor to accomplish work through team leaders
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical and decision‑making skills to interpret program trends, results, formulate recommendations, and develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work outside of regular duty hours including nights and weekends

• Bachelor's degree