Program Director - Disaster Response & Community Impact

Meridian Services; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Pet-friendly offices

Volunteer time off

Company events

Discounts

Job summary

Headwaters Relief Organization seeks a Program Director to coordinate and administer programs, volunteer services, and disaster response operations. This leadership role works with the Executive Director to implement priorities, ensuring high-quality service to volunteers, donors, beneficiaries, and partners.

It supports organizational growth, community engagement, fundraising activities, and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public health, emergency management, business administration, communications, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events and deployments.
• Ability to deploy to disaster locations as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport if international travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of Headwaters Relief Organization.
• Coordinate organizational programs and ensure services are delivered effectively.
• Maintain organizational records, procedures, inventories, and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and organizational processes.
• Manage the Haiti Child Sponsorship Program.
• Provide leadership and direction to volunteers, team leaders, interns, and temporary staff.
• Develop volunteer recognition and appreciation initiatives.
• Coordinate disaster relief deployments and response logistics.
• Organize volunteer assignments, travel, documentation, and operational support.
• Assist with disaster preparedness planning and response readiness.
• Support volunteers before, during, and after deployments.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, community outreach activities, and organizational events.
• Manage event logistics, vendors, volunteers, and operational planning.
• Evaluate event outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, events, and partner activities.
• Develop newsletters and organizational communications.
• Maintain website content, online store, and social media platforms.
• Coordinate communication with volunteers, donors, and community partners.
• Assist with media inquiries and public awareness efforts.
• Support fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities.
• Research grant opportunities and assist with grant applications.
• Coordinate donor acknowledgements and stewardship activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors and community partners.
• Coordinate Board meeting schedules and logistics.
• Prepare meeting agendas, packets, minutes, and follow-up documentation.
• Track Board action items and organizational priorities.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director as needed.
• Assist with program budget monitoring and purchasing.
• Maintain expense documentation and financial records.
• Support responsible stewardship of organizational resources and supplies.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Headwaters Relief Organization seeks a Program Director to coordinate and administer programs, volunteer services, and disaster response operations. This leadership role works with the Executive Director to implement priorities, ensuring high-quality service to volunteers, donors, beneficiaries, and partners.

It supports organizational growth, community engagement, fundraising activities, and program effectiveness.