Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager

The Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager will oversee and build the community partner network and workforce supporting the Community Adaptation Program, focusing on disaster risk reduction, community outreach, and grant administration. The role involves managing partnerships, supporting vulnerable populations, and leading program implementation to enhance resilience against climate emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Field management of Community Adaptation program, including workforce management, budget development, and accomplishment of mission objectives.
• Overseeing community needs assessments to identify vulnerable populations and their resilience needs in health, food security, and housing.
• Integrating partnerships into planning, readiness, response, and recovery activities with American Red Cross divisional and regional staff.
• Identifying and building positive relationships with local partner organizations, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders.
• Leading implementation of Community Adaptation initiatives and convening partner support networks to enhance support for vulnerable populations.
• Supporting grant management through oversight of grant requirements and data reporting.
• Leading the development and management of internal and external communications strategy.
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet program objectives, determine areas of opportunity for existing workforce base, and supporting region and stakeholder communities during disaster relief response.
• Ensuring that all American Red Cross finance policies and procedures are followed as related to the scope of work activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Social Work or Public Health.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, preferably in an outcomes-based social services/community organizing environment, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in community mobilization and disaster recovery preferred.
• Experience building and supporting a volunteer workforce preferable.
• Demonstrated familiarity with climate adaptation/resilience strategies and community organizing preferred.
• Ability to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving.
• Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Flexibility and ability to work on and manage a new team during program development.
• Familiarity with government disaster assistance programs desirable.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Skills

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Social Mobilization
• Disaster Recovery
• Volunteer Workforce Management
• Climate Adaptation Approaches
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Strategic Planning
• Analytical Decision Making
• Program Improvement
• Multi-Priority Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Grant Administration
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Employment Law Familiarity
• Team Leadership
• Government Disaster Assistance

Languages

English, Spanish