Disaster Readiness & Volunteer Programs Lead

American Red Cross; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with 6% match

PTO: Starting at 15 days

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Community Disaster Program Manager to lead volunteer teams and coordinate disaster readiness activities across the region. You will collaborate with partners, mobilize resources, and ensure effective disaster response in assigned communities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience building volunteer programs, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with building, mobilizing, leading and developing volunteer teams to execute a social services program or service.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Empower Volunteers: 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.
• Lead the Program: Implement either disaster cycle services activities within assigned geographic area or specific functional activities within the region.
• Mission Capacity Building: Develop and support disaster volunteers who are the primary workforce, and representative of the communities they serve, to meet specific responsibilities as part of disaster readiness, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Engage Community: 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.
• Manage in a Matrix: Build relationships and collaborate in the matrix management environment with internal partners, including employees and volunteers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The American Red Cross in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Community Disaster Program Manager to lead volunteer teams and coordinate disaster readiness activities across the region. You will collaborate with partners, mobilize resources, and ensure effective disaster response in assigned communities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience building volunteer programs, and a valid driver's license.