Regional Disaster Operations Lead - Region 2 (Remote)

Mennonite Disaster Service; Mississippi; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mennonite Disaster Service seeks a Regional Field Operations Manager to oversee all project operations in Region 2, based remotely and coordinating with the Field Operations Manager and Region Administrator. You will engage volunteers, lead investigations, and drive early response activities with a focus on sustainable recovery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years working with volunteers, strong public speaking and cross-cultural collaboration skills, and experience in disaster management.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience working with volunteers.
• Experience teaching, training, and mentoring.
• Experience traveling approximately 50%.
• Familiarity with disaster response field.
• Computer proficiency incl. MS Office; Zoom and Asana a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project operations in the Region.
• Coordinate early response and investigations.
• Mentor and support Project Coordinators and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners and VOADs.
• Support transition from early response to long-term recovery.
• Attend meetings and manage regional staff.

Skills

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Cross-cultural collaboration

Project coordination

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Organizational planning

Education

Disaster management training

Volunteer coordination experience

Community development background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Asana

Job description

Mennonite Disaster Service seeks a Regional Field Operations Manager to oversee all project operations in Region 2, based remotely and coordinating with the Field Operations Manager and Region Administrator. You will engage volunteers, lead investigations, and drive early response activities with a focus on sustainable recovery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years working with volunteers, strong public speaking and cross-cultural collaboration skills, and experience in disaster management.