Regional Disaster Programs & Volunteer Lead

American Red Cross; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

American Red Cross in Corpus Christi region seeks a Disaster Program Specialist to engage volunteers and support disaster-response activities. The role focuses on building capacity, coordinating programs, and ensuring readiness across assigned communities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in social services or program delivery, with a valid driver's license. Strong communication and project planning skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with social services or service/program delivery.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Strong ability to coordinate staff and volunteers, and to develop project plans and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Empower volunteers: facilitate and support diverse volunteer teams for disaster cycle services in the assigned area.
• Support the program: assist with successful implementation of disaster cycle services activities; monitor and analyze data to improve services.
• Mission capacity building: engage disaster volunteers from the community to meet responsibilities in readiness, response, and recovery.
• Ready to respond: participate in disaster response operations within the region after training requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Volunteer management

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Red Cross in Corpus Christi region seeks a Disaster Program Specialist to engage volunteers and support disaster-response activities. The role focuses on building capacity, coordinating programs, and ensuring readiness across assigned communities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in social services or program delivery, with a valid driver's license. Strong communication and project planning skills are essential for success in this role.