Disaster-Response Field Outreach Manager

World Central Kitchen, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

World Central Kitchen is seeking a Community Outreach Manager to lead frontline operations, rapidly build field teams, and ensure food aid reaches disaster-affected communities. You will recruit and train local crews, coordinate with partners, and adapt strategies in fast-changing environments while upholding WCK’s North Star values.

This two-year contract requires fluency in English, willingness to travel, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred; extensive field leadership experience may substitute.
• Fluency in English; additional languages desirable (Spanish, French).
• Strong interpersonal and cultural competency.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and lead diverse community outreach teams on activation.
• Respond within four hours to a disaster area to act as Community Outreach Manager, on-site or remotely when needed.
• Coordinate with multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure efficient field operations.
• Design and implement field response strategies adaptable to high-stress environments.
• Provide regular updates to the Response Director and complete After-Action Reports after activations.
• Engage with local communities to build relationships and ensure culturally aligned food aid delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Community engagement

Crisis management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

World Central Kitchen is seeking a Community Outreach Manager to lead frontline operations, rapidly build field teams, and ensure food aid reaches disaster-affected communities. You will recruit and train local crews, coordinate with partners, and adapt strategies in fast-changing environments while upholding WCK’s North Star values.

This two-year contract requires fluency in English, willingness to travel, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.