Disaster Response & Volunteer Programs Lead

VetJobs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting 15 days a year

Holidays: 11 paid holidays

401K with 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability insurance

Service awards

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Community Disaster Program Specialist to guide and support teams of trained volunteers, delivering comfort and care during disasters. You will build a robust volunteer engagement foundation and collaborate with staff to prepare communities for emergencies.

You will deploy regionally at least once a year and must meet training and physical requirements for deployment. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse volunteer team delivering disaster cycle services.
• Ensure disaster cycle services are delivered rapidly, equitably, and culturally.
• Engage communities and partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Multitasking / prioritization

Leadership

Partnership management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Community Disaster Program Specialist to guide and support teams of trained volunteers, delivering comfort and care during disasters. You will build a robust volunteer engagement foundation and collaborate with staff to prepare communities for emergencies.

You will deploy regionally at least once a year and must meet training and physical requirements for deployment. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are essential.