American Red Cross
posted 22 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid
Social Assistance
About the position
The Senior Community Recovery Manager for Hurricane Helene NC & TN Long-Term Recovery Program is responsible for leading community recovery efforts in the aftermath of the disaster. This role involves managing a team, coordinating with community leaders, and implementing recovery strategies to address the needs of affected communities. The position is term-limited for 24 months with potential for extension, and it requires frequent travel within the impacted areas.
Responsibilities
- Direct, coordinate, manage and support community recovery staff.
- Produce plans and reports as required.
- Support grants and individual resilience efforts to maximize impact in vulnerable communities.
- Conduct community assessments to understand the impact of the storm and recovery efforts.
- Facilitate strategic planning for community recovery interventions and broker action among community sectors.
- Manage outreach activities and establish contacts with community stakeholders.
- Maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, schools, businesses, and government.
- Monitor progress through data collection and ensure services are available to diverse communities.
- Coordinate external activities with internal Red Cross departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of program or service and ability to create presentations and develop training modules.
- Ability to develop project plans, budgets, and strategies to achieve organizational goals.
- Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills for continuous program improvements.
- Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management.
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work outside of regular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in disaster recovery or humanitarian work.
- Knowledge of community resources and services in the affected areas.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO: Starting at 15 days a year
- 11 paid holidays
- 401K with 5% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
