Regional Disaster Response Director

7 days ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States American Red Cross Full time

Job Summary:

The American Red Cross is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Regional Disaster Officer to oversee the implementation of disaster cycle services programming throughout the region. As a key member of the disaster response team, you will be responsible for empowering volunteers, leading the program, and engaging communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct an employee and diverse volunteer team responsible for the implementation of volunteer-led disaster services programming throughout the region.
  • Oversee the successful implementation of the entire disaster cycle services program in alignment with Fundamental Principles and established program standards.
  • Champion and drive the development of regional Disaster Leadership Volunteers, including volunteer partners, to meet specific responsibilities as part of their work in disaster readiness, preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • Lead regional efforts to prepare and mobilize communities and engage partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies.
  • Manage in a matrix environment with internal partners, including employees and volunteers.
  • Act as the regional disaster leader and Red Cross disaster subject matter expert.
  • Initiate, scale, coordinate, and manage disaster relief operations in the region in alignment with the Disaster Cycle Services Concept of Operations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  • Minimum 7 years of related experience.
  • 5 years of management experience of paid or volunteer workforce.
  • Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in social work, social services, and case management.
  • Experience in Power BI and ArcGIS.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure.
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
  • 401K with 5% match.
  • Paid Family Leave.
  • Employee Assistance.
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
  • Service Awards and recognition.


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