Disaster Response Deployment Lead

VEMAweb; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Health and life insurance

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Operation Blessing in Virginia Beach is seeking a Deployment Technician to join its Global Disaster Relief team. This hands-on role supports disaster-response operations from preparation to recovery, coordinating logistics and helping communities rebuild.

The ideal candidate brings 3 years of management experience in emergency or event-management settings, strong leadership, and the ability to work under pressure in austere environments.

Qualifications

• 3 years of management experience preferred in military, emergency response, humanitarian, disaster relief, or event-management environments
• Experience leading, training, or coaching teams in dynamic or high‑pressure environments
• Hands‑on experience with basic carpentry, remodeling, construction, or housing repairs; contractor experience or industry qualifications a plus
• Strong project management, logistics, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to participate in media interviews
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with inventory or transportation software
• Self‑motivation and the ability to work independently with limited infrastructure and resources
• Ability to obtain and maintain required international‑travel vaccinations
• Willingness to deploy rapidly and remain in the field for extended periods

Responsibilities

• You’ll support disaster response efforts from preparation to recovery, deploying domestically or internationally as needed to coordinate logistics, support field operations, and help communities rebuild
• Between deployments, you’ll focus on training, preparedness, and maintaining the resources and equipment needed for a rapid response
• Lead and train volunteers to ensure safe, effective field operations
• Coordinate logistics and ensure readiness of teams and equipment for deployment

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Disaster relief operations

Logistics coordination

Volunteer training

Carpentry/handyman skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Operation Blessing in Virginia Beach is seeking a Deployment Technician to join its Global Disaster Relief team. This hands-on role supports disaster-response operations from preparation to recovery, coordinating logistics and helping communities rebuild.

The ideal candidate brings 3 years of management experience in emergency or event-management settings, strong leadership, and the ability to work under pressure in austere environments.