Community Partnerships Manager

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is seeking a Community Partnerships Manager to plan, develop, implement, and manage statewide program activities coordinating assistance for disaster survivors through a network of community, faith-based, voluntary organization, private sector partners and local governments.

The role serves as the State liaison for disasters with federal agencies, supports capacity building of local communities to manage donation warehouses,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional level experience in building partnerships, advocacy, disaster recovery, non-profit, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inventory faith-based, voluntary, private sector and local government organizations, capacities and resources.
• Facilitate a statewide network of partnerships to support disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities.
• Recruit organizations to accept critical roles in State preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
• Identify gaps in public sector emergency management capabilities for addressed through partner organizations.
• Assist with development and preparation of plans, procedures, and operating guides with emphasis on partnership planning.
• Plan and conduct meetings, trainings, orientations and events that facilitate planning and preparedness.
• Complete special projects as requested.
• Travel required.

Skills

Building partnerships

Advocacy

Disaster recovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Community Partnerships Manager

Agency: Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006936

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation: $63,000.00

Job Description

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) General Summary: Under broad supervision, Community Partnerships Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing statewide program activities to coordinate assistance for emergency and disaster survivors through a network of community, faith based, voluntary organization, private sector partners and local governments. Serves as the State liaison for federally declared and other disasters and emergencies between this agency and other State of Georgia agencies, federal agencies, particularly the Federal Emergency Management Agency, community voluntary organizations, local governments and survivors. Support and advocate the capacity building of local communities to manage donation warehouses, volunteer reception centers, and private sector coordination organizations. Provides technical assistance and support in the development, training and operations of Long-Term Recovery Groups, and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters. Establish and maintain an effective network of contacts with community emergency management personnel, federal and state agencies, national and local voluntary organizations, faith-based organizations and private sector entities. Work the State Operations Center or in affected areas during and after actual disasters and emergencies and during drills and exercises. Frequent travel throughout the State to accomplish various training, planning, and coordination activities. In times of emergency or disaster travel may be required with very short notice. In the event of a major disaster assignment to a Joint Field Office located anywhere in the State, for an extended number of weeks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inventory existing faith based, voluntary organization, private sector and local government organizations, capacities and resources.
• Facilitate a statewide network of faith-based, voluntary organization, private sector and local government organizations partnerships to support disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities.
• Recruit faith based, non-profit, voluntary agency and private business sector organizations to accept critical roles in overall State preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
• Identify gaps in the public sector emergency management capabilities that can be addressed through the faith based, non-profit, voluntary organizations and private business sectors.
• Assist with the development and preparation of plans, procedures, standard operating guides and other planning documents with emphasis and leadership in faith based, non-profit, voluntary organizations and private business sector planning.
• Take responsibility for envisioning, planning, preparing and conducting meetings, trainings, orientations and other events that facilitate planning and preparedness for the faith based, non-profit, voluntary organizations and private business sectors.
• Completes special projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND two years of professional level experience in building partnerships, advocacy, disaster recovery, non-profit, or closely related field.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position or any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field of study.
• Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following knowledge and professional work experience: Knowledge of emergency management programs with special emphasis on Individual Assistance programs, Voluntary Agency functioning, and National VOAD doctrine and the National Recovery Framework; 2) Past work experience in local, regional, state or federal government or with a VOAD organization.

Equal Opportunity Employers

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. An Equal Opportunity Employer. This agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or Disability in employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.