Disaster Relief Program Manager

Location: Coppell, TX, United States

About the role

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our North American Disaster Relief team. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work. We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of deployment, including setting up programs, working with church partners, and interacting with local emergency management officials.
• Supervise deployed staff and key volunteers; organize, train, and direct general volunteers.
• Ensure safety and training procedures are implemented and followed.
• Serve as Incident Commander in the Incident Command System model during active deployments.
• Assist in filling key roles such as Assistant Program Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, or Office Manager based on response dynamics.
• Maintain accurate listings and placement of all assigned disaster relief field inventory.
• Oversee financial transactions and prepare/submit daily/monthly reports of activities.
• Hold and attend regular weekly staff meetings.
• Establish communication and foster relationships with churches, government agencies, and other relief organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class A restricted driver's license and a valid Department of Transportation Medical card.
• Working knowledge of general construction and general chainsaw use.
• General knowledge of Excel, Word, and the ability to learn in-house specialized computer applications.
• Highly effective communication skills, including written and public speaking.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in difficult situations with limited resources; ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
• Proven ability to do the work asked of our volunteers.
• Ability to analyze data and statistics to determine volunteer needs, length of deployment, and forecasting completion dates.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete this requirement is available upon hire.

Benefits

• Domestic Full-Time On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents).
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance.
• Paid Family Medical Leave.
• Term Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 12 vacation/personal days.
• 10 sick days.

Schedule

Full-time position with up to 250 days of travel per year.