Statewide Emergency Partnerships Lead

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia seeks a Community Partnerships Manager within the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). This role coordinates statewide activities to assist disaster survivors through faith-based and voluntary organizations, the private sector, and local governments, serving as the State liaison with other agencies and VOAD networks.

Travel is frequent; a Bachelor's degree plus two years’ experience is required, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Two years of professional level experience in building partnerships, advocacy, disaster recovery, non-profit, or related area.
• Preferred: Master's degree and knowledge of emergency management, VOAD doctrine, and National Recovery Framework.
• Excellent writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inventory faith-based, voluntary, private sector, and local government organizations and resources.
• Facilitate a statewide network of partnerships to support disaster planning, response and recovery.
• Recruit faith-based and non-profit organizations to participate in state preparedness and recovery efforts.
• Identify gaps in public sector capabilities that can be addressed by partners.
• Assist with planning documents, SOPs, and leadership in faith-based and non-profit collaboration.
• Lead meetings, trainings, and events to advance community recovery planning.
• Complete special projects as assigned; travel as required.

Skills

Communication

Partnerships

Public sector

Project management

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management/ Public Administration/ Business Admin

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The State of Georgia seeks a Community Partnerships Manager within the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). This role coordinates statewide activities to assist disaster survivors through faith-based and voluntary organizations, the private sector, and local governments, serving as the State liaison with other agencies and VOAD networks.

Travel is frequent; a Bachelor's degree plus two years’ experience is required, with a Master’s preferred.