Program Manager, North American Disaster Relief

Samaritan's Purse; Coppell, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation/personal days

Disability insurance

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Coppell, TX seeks a Program Manager for the North American Disaster Relief team to oversee deployments, coordinate with churches and officials, and manage volunteers and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years of related experience, a Class A license, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 250 days per year is expected, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years related experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain Class A restricted driver's license and a valid DOT Medical card.
• Working knowledge of construction and chainsaw use.
• General knowledge of Excel, Word and in-house applications.
• Strong written and public speaking communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with limited resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment efforts and set up program with church partners and local officials.
• Supervise deployed staff and volunteers; train and direct general volunteers; ensure safety procedures.
• Act as Incident Commander during emergency responses and fill key roles as needed.
• Track field inventory, manage finances, and submit activity reports daily/monthly.
• Maintain relationships with churches, government agencies, and other relief groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor degree

2-3 years experience

Class A license

DOT medical card

General construction knowledge

Excel/Word

Strong communication

Work under pressure

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Biblical Studies 12 credit hours

Tools

Excel

Word

In-house software

Job description

Get Involved!

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.

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our North American Disaster Relief team in Coppell, TX. 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.

In the role of Program Manager,you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Lead and oversee all aspects of the deployment. Set up program; work with church partners and interact with local emergency management officials; supervise deployed staff and key volunteers; organize, train and direct general volunteers; and ensure safety and training procedures are implemented and followed.

Serve as Incident Commander in the Incident Command System model emergency response during active deployments; assist in filling key roles such as Assistant Program Manager, Volunteer Coordinator or Office Manager based on the response dynamic.

Maintain accurate listings and placement of all assigned disaster relief field inventory; oversee financial transactions, prepare and submit daily/monthly report of activities; hold and attend regular weekly staff meetings.

Establish communication and foster relationships with churches, government agencies, and other relief organizations.

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

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

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and two (2) to three (3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to obtain a Class A restricted driver's license and a valid Department of Transportation Medical card

Working knowledge of general construction and general chainsaw use

General knowledge of Excel, Word and the ability to learn in-house specialized computer applications

Highly effective communication skills including written and public speaking

Ability to work well under pressure and in difficult situations with limited resources; ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions

Proven ability to do the work asked of our volunteers

Ability to given data and statistics to determine volunteer needs, length of deployment, and forecasting completion dates

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?

Walk in Bold Faith

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

Domestic Full Time:

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full Time

Department: North American Disaster Relief

Travel: Up to 250 days of travel per year

Samaritan's Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.