[Hiring] Division Disaster Director @American Red Cross

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Division Disaster Director, supporting our Southwest and Rocky Mountains (SWaRM) Division.

• Develop, coordinate, and implement statewide response plans for multiple regions in support of state-wide achievement of goals.
• Accountable for capacity building beyond regional jurisdictions throughout the state and delegated supervision from Divisional Leadership.
• Support regional response efforts and ensure transition to the next level occurs at appropriate triggers.
• Ensure coordination of resources, service delivery, and communication.
• Operate as a part of the Disaster Management Cycle to include general management, programs and product distribution, establish interagency/community programs, technical assistance, response management, program support.
• Serve as the primary interface with government entities (federal, state, and local), organizations, and other leadership entities in the field of emergency services, disaster policy and operations, and community resiliency at the state level and across multiple regions.
• Ensure coordinated planning at the state level and with the FEMA regions.
• Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Degree in emergency management, public administration, or organizational development preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience directing/leading large scale social service programs or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate, facilitate, and foster partnership management.
• Analytical skills for data analysis, planning, technical writing, public speaking, project management, data entry and management, organizational development, and process improvement needed.
• Customer orientation, flexibility, organization, and ability to operate with others to develop solutions, with an external and strategic focus.
• Required familiarity with program guidance, cell phone, laptop, internet cards, training, current information, and templates.
• This position requires approximately 25–50% travel and may involve disaster response deployments lasting up to three weeks at a time, depending on disaster activity and operational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a movement that matters.
• Mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path.