Remote Disaster Planning & Risk Reduction Consultant

AC Disaster Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long‑S

401(k) with Company Match

PTO: Annual Leave and Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Training and Professional Development

Wellness Benefits/Allowance

Corporate Computer

Time off to Volunteer

Cell Phone Allowance

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting in the United States offers expert emergency management services with a focus on planning, risk reduction, and resilience. The Consultant, Planning role supports client projects such as emergency operations planning, continuity of operations, and exercises.

You will collaborate with senior planners, engage with diverse clients, and may deploy to client sites to augment staff during disasters.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Adaptable and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client support for emergency planning projects (e.g., emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans).
• Assist with risk assessments, hazard analyses, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations for response planning.
• Develop and deliver training programs for client staff and response teams.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency drills and exercises to test readiness.
• Assist with resource identification and deployment for client needs.
• Present topic-area expertise at industry conferences and client meetings.
• Support development of tools and resources to improve project execution.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Organization

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Teamwork

Presentation

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting in the United States offers expert emergency management services with a focus on planning, risk reduction, and resilience. The Consultant, Planning role supports client projects such as emergency operations planning, continuity of operations, and exercises.

You will collaborate with senior planners, engage with diverse clients, and may deploy to client sites to augment staff during disasters.