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About the Role

The American Red Cross is seeking a Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager to oversee and build our community partner network and workforce. This role is crucial for the Community Adaptation Program, aiming to build a resilient network of community-based partners and workers to enhance emergency services, food security, and shelter in the face of climate emergencies. You will help reduce the impact of climate change on families at greater risk and support their transition to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

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 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.
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.
A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
Upon employment, must be able to learn and become proficient in: ARC programs and procedures, Volunteer Management, Financial Management, Cultural Competency, and Community & Government Partnerships.

Skills

Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Demonstrate 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.
Spanish speaking preferred.

Location

Austin Metro area

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5 years of related experience
3 years of supervisory or management experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

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

About the Company

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do.
You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network.
Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity.
You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path.
You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us.
As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits.
You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager.
Join the American Red Cross in tackling the urgent climate crisis on the front lines!
Our humanitarian network is making a vital difference for families and communities worldwide, and our Community Adaptation Program aims to build a resilient network of community-based partners and workers who can enhance emergency services, food security, and shelter in the face of climate emergencies.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.
American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.