Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager

American Red Cross; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager to lead a regional partner network and field operations in the Austin area. The role focuses on disaster resilience, housing stability, and food security, coordinating across departments and external partners.

You will manage grants, build volunteer and staff teams, and ensure program objectives are met while supporting climate adaptation initiatives and community outreach across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in social services, community organizing, or equivalent.
• 3 years of supervisory/management experience; volunteer workforce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and grow the Community Adaptation partner network and workforce.
• Identify vulnerable populations and resilience needs across health, food security, and housing.
• Integrate partnerships into planning, readiness, response, and recovery activities.
• Lead grant management with data reporting and compliance.
• Develop and manage internal/external communications strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet program objectives and support disaster relief efforts.

Skills

Community outreach

Grant management

Team leadership

Spanish language

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Public Health / Education

Job description

Job Description:

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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!

Joiningthe American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Join the American Red Cross in tackling the urgent climate crisis on the front lines!

Our humanitarian network is making a vital difference for families and communities worldwide, and our Community Adaptation Program aims to build a resilient network of community-based partners and workers who can enhance emergency services, food security, and shelter in the face of climate emergencies. By joining us, you can help reduce the impact of climate change on families at greater risk and support their transition to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

As our Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager, you'll play a crucial role in overseeing and building our community partner network and workforce in support of this program. We're looking for someone with a proven track record in social services, partner collaboration, and community outreach, as well as experience in grant administration, disaster risk reduction, and building volunteer teams. Don't miss this excellent career opportunity to make a real impact and help those in need!

Learn more about the Community Adaptation Program at this link.

This position will be based in the Austin Metro area. The Disaster Risk Reduction Manager will be expected to work in the office 3 days a week and in the field/remote other days.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

• Field management of Community Adaptation program, including workforce management, budget development, and accomplishment of mission objectives.
• Overseeing community needs assessments to identify vulnerable populations and their resilience needs in health, food security, and housing.
• Integrating partnerships into planning, readiness, response, and recovery activities with American Red Cross divisional and regional staff.
• Identifying and building positive relationships with local partner organizations, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders.
• Leading implementation of Community Adaptation initiatives and convening partner support networks to enhance support for vulnerable populations.
• Supporting grant management through oversight of grant requirements and data reporting.
• Leading the development and management of internal and external communications strategy.
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet program objectives, determine areas of opportunity for existing workforce base, and supporting region and stakeholder communities during disaster relief response.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Education, Social Work or Public Health.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience, preferably in an outcomes-based social services/community organizing environment, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Management Experience: 3 years of supervisory or management experience. Experience in community mobilization and disaster recovery preferred. Experience building and supporting a volunteer workforce preferable. Demonstrated familiarity with climate adaptation/resilience strategies and community organizing preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals. Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws. Flexibility and ability to work on and manage a new team during program development. Familiarity with government disaster assistance programs desirable. Spanish speaking preferred.
• Location: Given trust and social capital requisite to successful community resilience networks, the position.
• Other: This position is also responsible for ensuring that all American Red Cross finance policies and procedures are followed as related to the scope of work activity. Upon employment, must be able to learn and become proficient in: ARC programs and procedures, Volunteer Management, Financial Management, Cultural Competency, and Community & Government Partnerships.
• Travel: Travel required. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills
• Strong ties to the commu ity and stakeholders.

BENEFITS 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.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 5% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.