Disaster Response & Volunteer Programs Lead

American Red Cross; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with 6% match

PTO starting at 15 days a year

Job summary

American Red Cross in Stillwater, OK seeks a Disaster Program Specialist to guide and support teams of trained volunteers delivering comfort and care in disasters. You’ll build a robust volunteer program, engage partners, and ensure readiness across communities.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years in social services or disaster relief, and willingness to travel up to 20–25% with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in social services, emergency management, disaster relief or nonprofit coordination.
• Travel is required – 20%.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support teams of trained volunteers in disaster cycle services.
• Engage volunteers to ensure rapid, accessible, and equitable disaster responses.
• Build and sustain robust volunteer engagement using established processes.
• Collaborate with volunteer services staff to prepare communities for disasters.
• Act as local point of contact for partners and communities; engage frontline groups.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Red Cross in Stillwater, OK seeks a Disaster Program Specialist to guide and support teams of trained volunteers delivering comfort and care in disasters. You’ll build a robust volunteer program, engage partners, and ensure readiness across communities.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years in social services or disaster relief, and willingness to travel up to 20–25% with occasional evenings and weekends.