Deputy Director, Preparedness & Disaster Readiness

Salvation Army Tucson; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California DHQ in Carson, CA seeks a Deputy Director for Preparedness to strengthen regional and local teams, guide emergency preparedness activities, and support response and recovery efforts division-wide. This role leads training initiatives, develops contingency plans, coordinates with advisory councils, prepositions equipment, and manages preparedness grants.

Five years in emergency management and a Bachelor's in Emergency Management are required; travel across

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in emergency management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or a related field required; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and developing PowerPoint presentations, drafting training materials and facilitating training sessions.
• Experience with facilitating emergency simulations.
• Travel across Southern California required; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage divisional preparedness activities and training for local emergency response teams.
• Ensure regional/local teams have guidance, tools, and contingency plans for emergencies.
• Design training programs, exercises, and train-the-trainer initiatives to maintain an adequate pool of trained personnel.
• Review and update the Emergency Volunteer Database and coordinate communications with stakeholders.
• Develop messaging and drive awareness of Emergency Disaster Services; publish quarterly newsletters.
• Coordinate with regional advisory councils and conduct quarterly visits or calls.
• Preposition equipment and supplies to maximize effectiveness; assist with grants management.
• Provide information to media relations staff for news releases and maintain external relationships.
• Offer supervision and support across programs; assist with response/recovery efforts as needed.

Skills

Communication

Public engagement

Data analysis

Learning design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management

Graduate Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California DHQ in Carson, CA seeks a Deputy Director for Preparedness to strengthen regional and local teams, guide emergency preparedness activities, and support response and recovery efforts division-wide. This role leads training initiatives, develops contingency plans, coordinates with advisory councils, prepositions equipment, and manages preparedness grants.

Five years in emergency management and a Bachelor's in Emergency Management are required; travel across