Disaster Response Senior Programs Specialist

Samaritan's Purse

Boone (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

10 sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC invites a Senior Programs Specialist to join the International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU). You will lead IMT operations, coordinate with DART leadership, and help shape strategic responses in disaster settings, all while advancing project goals that reflect the organization’s gospel-centered mission.

Applicants bring international field experience and strong program management skills; biblical studies knowledge is required, with opportunities for mentorship and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or International Development, or related field.
Four+ years of international field leadership and program management experience.
12 credit hours of Biblical Studies (required).

Responsibilities

Lead the Incident Management Team (IMT) and coordinate with Senior Leadership and DART.
Manage IMT strategy and engage in grant proposal processes.
Develop framework, proposals, and budgets for future responses.
Mentor DART members through training and position checklists.
Deploy in key leadership roles and oversee field staff.
Support transition from emergency response to field office or recovery.
Analyze pre-positioned DART inventory and report on activities.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management

Bachelor's Degree in International Development

Biblical Studies 12 credit hours

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: Boone, NC, United States

Job ID: 16554

Date Posted: Aug 20, 2026

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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 Senior Programs Specialist to join our International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU) team in Boone, NC. 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.

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Manage the Incident Management Team (IMT) and communicate with Senior Leadership and DART Team Lead to make strategic decisions during disaster response
Manage IMT strategy/planning process and engage in grant proposal process
Make recommendations for strategic program responses with input from the Technical Advisory Unit
Serve as a go-between for daily, working-level operations of the IMT, DART, and Response Manager
Drive systems improvement by guiding After Action Review process and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts
Work with DART Leadership, Technical Advisors, and Awards Management team to create framework, proposals, and budgets for future response flash appeals
Analyze and make recommendations for pre-positioned DART inventory
Support and mentor DART members by means of specialty training development, Position Description creation and maintenance, and DART position checklist updates
Lead and support the transition from emergency response to field office or early recovery phase and support country office and headquarters leadership with reporting and recording historical knowledge of disaster response activities
Deploy on DART responses in key leadership positions, including roles that oversee all DART staff in the field
Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

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

Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university in Emergency Management, International Development, or related field and four (4) or more years of International Field experience in the areas of Leadership and Program Management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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?

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