Disaster Program Manager
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Nashua
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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Candidate Home.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?**** As a condition of employment with
American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are
fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except
in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is
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Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:As an employee at the
American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines making a
positive impact on our community. You could provide your services
directly to the American public or support to the people who do.
Both roles help further the mission of the Red Cross. Join our
non-profit organization, where your heart and mind go to work!
We are currently seeking a Disaster Program Manager to support our
Southern Vermont territory supporting our North New England Region.
The position is Work from Home.Must reside in or near Windham,
Bennington, Rutland, Windsor, Orange & Washington Counties.Job
Summary:The Disaster Program Manager will take full cycle
responsibility to provide service delivery programs in Southern
Vermont: Windham, Bennington, Rutland, Windsor, Orange & Washington
Counties. Through a trained and engaged volunteer workforce, the
Disaster Program Manager will support local communities by
providing services to include but are not limited to: response to
recurrent local disasters (house fires, floods, etc.), capacity
building for mass care service delivery, participation in the Home
Fire Campaign, and direct assistance and recovery services to those
impacted by disasters. Develop, guide, lead, and support team of
trained volunteers, as well as implement and develop initiatives to
increase Red Cross visibility through program/service delivery of
disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs. The
Disaster Program Manageracts as a program or service subject matter
expert (SME) to staff, management, volunteers and external
partners. Specific duties to be assigned at the discretion of the
region based on municipalities within coverage area, amount and
complexity of program activity, presence of significant grant
funding, geography, risk, population, frequency of events, and
regional structure. Provide support, development and/or leadership
guidance to all volunteers.Responsibilities:1: Through a team of
volunteers, implement the Disaster Cycle Services program in
assigned territory in alignment with established metrics. Partner
with leadership and employees across the Red Cross to ensure the
most collaborative, impactful, and effective delivery of
services.2: Identify and develop volunteer leaders who can act in
facilitative leader roles across the disaster cycle, coordinate
internally and partner to align with government, and work to enable
the entire community to participate in all phases of the disaster
cycle by providing direct services and being a facilitative
leader.3: Support and develop a volunteer team responsible for the
implementation of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
programs in the local area. Ensure the development of leadership
volunteers in each of the program support functional areas of the
disaster cycle to meet the needs of the territory, region, state
and division. May hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate
performance of volunteer leaders and volunteers.4: Manage volunteer
recruitment and leadership identification. Lead and support ongoing
volunteer recognition and engagement opportunities. Serve in
planning capacity in anticipation of larger response and recovery
scenarios to include divisional coordination, multi-agency
planning, and participation in local/regional/national deployment
opportunities. Lead and/or assist with the implementation of
training efforts, community preparedness opportunities, and the
support to other American Red Cross stakeholders.5: Represent
Disaster Cycle Services team and be prepared to mobilize a
volunteer workforce in support of disaster events across the
country. Assist in the mobilization and support of local resources
(volunteers, equipment, and supplies), as well as potential
deployment themselves to serve in a leadership capacity on a relief
operation outside of their area of responsibility.6: Ensure
American Red Cross services are available to diverse communities.
Recruit and engage diverse workforce that represents the
communities we are serving. Implement the Disaster Cycle Services
structure and develop the team that mobilizes the local community
to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, meeting
the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders. Develop
human and material resources (volunteers, partners, community
agencies, shelter and vendor agreements etc.) to ensure the full
cycle of disaster services is delivered.7: Provide oversight and
support to local responses through the deployment of volunteer
leaders and volunteers on a daily basis in a rapid and accessible
manner. Qualified and experienced volunteer leaders should be
placed in key roles first. If volunteer leadership is unavailable,
may serve during times of disaster as the operational leadership.
Collaborate in local planning, exercises and training, including
exercises called by local partners Volunteer Organizations Active
in Disaster, Emergency Management Agencies and Local Emergency
Planning Committees (VOADs, EMAs and LEPCs). Manage relationships
with fire department leadership on home fires as a responsive
deliverable.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree
required.Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience with
building, mobilizing, leading and developing volunteer teams to
execute a social services program or service, or equivalent
combination of education and related experience required.Skills &
Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written
communication skills. Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor to
accomplish work through team leaders. Develop project plans &
budgets. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of program or service,
ability to create presentations and training modules, and
strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrated analytical
and decision- making skills to interpret program trends, results,
formulate recommendations, and develop creative processes for
continuous program or service improvements. Proven track record of
collaboration with diverse groups and individuals, managing
multiple priorities, facilitation, problem solving, marketing,
leadership, and partnership management. Additionally, this position
requires ability for planning, public speaking, project management
and process improvement. Individual must be customer oriented,
organized, and able to operate with an orientation toward solutions
with an external focus, and team orientation. Intermediate level
proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal, state, and local
employment laws.Must be able to perform all assigned
responsibilities under "grey sky" requirements. Ability to work in
a matrixed environment and on a team.Travel: Travel will be
required. Valid driver's license required.Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of
moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and
printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to
work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer
terminal for an extended period of time.What's In It For You?We
take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based
organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great
work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and
work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities
at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
Commitment to Your Health & Safety-COVID-19:
The American Red Cross requires all new hires be vaccinated against
COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This means that all
individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the
vaccination process prior to their start date. Upon being offered a
position, individuals will be required to submit proof of
vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or
religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an
exemption, you will be required to submit documentation and your
request must be approved prior to hire.Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion
The American Red Cross aspires to be an organization fully
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating and
maintaining a diverse, high-performing workforce of employees and
volunteers who reflect all communities we serve; by cultivating a
collaborative, inclusive and respectful work environment that
empowers all contributors; and by leveraging diverse partnerships -
all of which helps to ensure culturally competent service delivery
supported by effective community leadership and engagement. The Red
Cross supports a variety of cultural groups for employees and
volunteers. From our Latino Resource Group, Umoja, Asian American &
Pacific Islanders, and Red Cross Pride, to the Ability Network,
Veterans+ and our Women's Resource Group, these networks provide
connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns
and opinions.Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the
opportunity to make a difference every day.The American Red Cross
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies don't stop, and
neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than
90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human
suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position
that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and
talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their
time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our
most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights,
click here: Summary of Rights
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