Disaster Relief Program Manager

Samaritan's Purse; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Holidays and vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Program Manager for the North American Disaster Relief team in Coppell, TX. You will oversee deployment operations, coordinate with churches and agencies, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure safety and training throughout responses.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years of related experience, possess a Class A license (or ability to obtain one), and demonstrate strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years' related experience or equivalent
• Ability to obtain Class A license and a valid DOT medical card
• Working knowledge of general construction and chainsaw use
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; ability to learn in-house apps
• Strong written and public speaking communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with limited resources and adapt to changing conditions
• Proven ability to guide volunteers and manage deployments
• Ability to provide data and statistics to determine volunteer needs and deployment timelines
• 12 college-level Biblical Studies credits (required) or plan to complete after hire

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness
• Lead and oversee deployment; set up programs; collaborate with partners; supervise staff and volunteers; train volunteers; ensure safety and training procedures
• Serve as Incident Commander; fill key roles based on response needs
• Maintain inventory; oversee financial transactions; submit daily/monthly activity reports; attend weekly staff meetings
• Establish communication with churches, government agencies, and other relief organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Public Speaking

Under Pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Biblical Studies (12 credits)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: Coppell, TX, United States
Job ID: 17160
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our North American Disaster Relief team in Coppell, TX. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Lead and oversee all aspects of the deployment. Set up program; work with church partners and interact with local emergency management officials; supervise deployed staff and key volunteers; organize, train and direct general volunteers; and ensure safety and training procedures are implemented and followed.
• Serve as Incident Commander in the Incident Command System model emergency response during active deployments; assist in filling key roles such as Assistant Program Manager, Volunteer Coordinator or Office Manager based on the response dynamic.
• Maintain accurate listings and placement of all assigned disaster relief field inventory; oversee financial transactions, prepare and submit daily/monthly report of activities; hold and attend regular weekly staff meetings.
• Establish communication and foster relationships with churches, government agencies, and other relief organizations.
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and two (2) to three (3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to obtain a Class A restricted driver's license and a valid Department of Transportation Medical card
• Working knowledge of general construction and general chainsaw use
• General knowledge of Excel, Word and the ability to learn in-house specialized computer applications
• Highly effective communication skills including written and public speaking
• Ability to work well under pressure and in difficult situations with limited resources; ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
• Proven ability to do the work asked of our volunteers
• Ability to given data and statistics to determine volunteer needs, length of deployment, and forecasting completion dates
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Full Time

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Type: Full Time

Department: North American Disaster Relief

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Travel: Up to 250 days of travel per year