Sr. Programs Specialist, IMT

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Senior Programs Specialist to join the International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU) in Boone, NC. You will lead the Incident Management Team, collaborate with senior leadership and DART, and drive strategic program responses during disaster operations.

The role focuses on program leadership, grant development, and capacity-building for field teams, with significant responsibility for reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. The position is based in Boone, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, International Development, or related field with four+ years of international field leadership experience.
• 12 credit hours of Biblical Studies (required); if not completed, can be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Incident Management Team (IMT) and coordinate with Senior Leadership and DART Team Lead.
• Oversee IMT strategy/planning and engage in grant proposal processes.
• Recommend strategic program responses with input from the Technical Advisory Unit.
• Serve as the liaison between IMT, DART, and Response Manager daily operations.
• Improve systems by guiding After Action Review processes with SMEs.
• Assist in creating frameworks, proposals, and budgets for response flash appeals.
• Analyze and advise on pre-positioned DART inventory.
• Mentor DART members through training, position descriptions, and checklists updates.
• Lead transitions from emergency response to field office or recovery phases.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Grant Writing

Disaster Response

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management/International Development

12 credit hours Biblical Studies

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Location: Boone, NC, United States

Job ID: 16554

Date Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

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.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking a Senior Programs Specialist to join our International Disaster Response Unit (IDRU) team in Boone, NC. 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 Senior Programs Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Manage the Incident Management Team (IMT) and communicate with Senior Leadership and DART Team Lead to make strategic decisions during disaster response
• Manage IMT strategy/planning process and engage in grant proposal process
• Make recommendations for strategic program responses with input from the Technical Advisory Unit
• Serve as a go-between for daily, working-level operations of the IMT, DART, and Response Manager
• Drive systems improvement by guiding After Action Review process and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts
• Work with DART Leadership, Technical Advisors, and Awards Management team to create framework, proposals, and budgets for future response flash appeals
• Analyze and make recommendations for pre-positioned DART inventory
• Support and mentor DART members by means of specialty training development, Position Description creation and maintenance, and DART position checklist updates
• Lead and support the transition from emergency response to field office or early recovery phase and support country office and headquarters leadership with reporting and recording historical knowledge of disaster response activities
• Deploy on DART responses in key leadership positions, including roles that oversee all DART staff in the field
• 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 from four-year college or university in Emergency Management, International Development, or related field and four (4) or more years of International Field experience in the areas of Leadership and Program Management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• 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
• 10 sick days

Type: Full-time

Department: Projects

Location: Boone, NC

Language Requirement: English

Travel: 60 days/year