Community Disaster Program Specialist

American Red Cross

Community disaster specialist supporting volunteer-led disaster services for the American Red Cross. Coordinating regional response, community engagement, data analysis, and recurring disaster assistance.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeCorpus Christi • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in disaster program management, volunteer engagement, and community mobilization, with a strong focus on service delivery and operational support. Proficient in data analysis and project planning to enhance disaster readiness and response initiatives.

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Disaster Program ManagementVolunteer EngagementData AnalysisProject PlanningCommunity Mobilization

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Hard Skills

Social Services ExperienceProgram DeliveryProject PlanningBudget DevelopmentData CollectionDisaster Cycle ServicesTraining Implementation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCoordination Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Disaster ReadinessPreparednessResponseRecoveryVolunteer Workforce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to Disaster Program management and leadership within the Victoria, TX/Corpus Christi Region
Support Disaster Program management and volunteer workforce, focusing on volunteer engagement and direct assistance to recurring local disasters such as home fires and floods
Support specific functions at the direction of a regional functional manager when assigned
Guide and support trained volunteers
Implement initiatives to increase Red Cross visibility through program and service delivery
Facilitate volunteer-led disaster cycle services programming and functional activities
Assist with implementation of disaster cycle services program activities or functions
Monitor, collect, and analyze business data to improve services
Engage disaster volunteers representative of the communities they serve culturally and linguistically
Support development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers for disaster readiness, preparedness, response, and recovery
Participate in regional disaster response operations after completing training requirements
Work daily in the assigned geographic area to engage and mobilize communities and support volunteers
Deploy to disaster relief operations outside the region at least once a year

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3 years of experience with social services or service/program delivery, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
Ability to coordinate staff and volunteer activities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to develop project plans and budgets
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work outside regular duty hours, including nights and weekends
Employees must complete required training and meet physical capacity requirements for deployment
Regional disaster employees are required to deploy outside their region at least once a year
Must work daily in the assigned geographic area to engage and mobilize communities and support volunteers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
11 paid holidays: six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Short- and Long-Term Disability and Insurance
Service Awards and recognition
Mentors who empower career growth
Competitive compensation and benefits