Division Disaster Director – Southwest and Rocky Mountain Division

American Red Cross

. Develop, coordinate, and implement statewide response plans for multiple regions .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $117,900 - $125,760 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in disaster management, including planning, coordination, and execution of statewide response plans. Proven ability to lead and develop volunteer teams while managing relationships with government entities and stakeholders.

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Disaster ManagementEmergency ManagementProgram DevelopmentVolunteer LeadershipProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisTechnical WritingPublic SpeakingOrganizational DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationFlexibilityCustomer OrientationOrganizational SkillsPartnership Management

Tools & Technologies

Personal ComputerOffice EquipmentApplicable SoftwareInternet CardsTraining Templates

Industry Keywords

FEMAEmergency ServicesSocial Service ProgramsCommunity PreparednessRisk Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, coordinate, and implement statewide response plans for multiple regions
Build capacity beyond regional jurisdictions and provide delegated supervision from Divisional Leadership
Support regional response efforts and ensure transition to the next level at appropriate triggers
Coordinate resources, service delivery, and communication
Operate across the Disaster Management Cycle, including general management, programs and product distribution, interagency/community programs, technical assistance, response management, and program support
Serve as the primary interface with federal, state, and local government entities, organizations, and emergency-services leadership
Coordinate planning at the state level and with FEMA regions
Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers
Ensure planning accounts for risk, population, response volume, community preparedness appetite, field activity, and municipalities
Partner with ARC regions to develop beyond-the-region response plans and align them with emergency-management plans and stakeholders
Manage state government relationships and develop employee and volunteer leadership cadres
Develop and support disaster volunteers and lead volunteer teams delivering Prepare, Respond, and Recover services
Participate in leadership roles on larger regional, divisional, or nationwide operations
Staff state emergency operation centers and serve as primary point of contact to state government agencies
Ensure plans are executed to mobilize communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies
Coordinate regional planning, communication, and responses at state, division, or organizational level
Ensure awareness and availability of vendor and material resources
Assess project requirements based on risk and unique circumstances
May deploy for disaster response assignments lasting up to three weeks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside within the Southwest and Rocky Mountains Division: Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, or Missouri, or in a neighboring state with easy access to the division
Must live near a major airport
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Minimum 10 years of related experience directing/leading large scale social service programs or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Degree in emergency management, public administration, or organizational development preferred
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
Customer orientation, flexibility, organization, and ability to develop solutions with an external and strategic focus
Familiarity with program guidance, cell phone, laptop, internet cards, training, current information, and templates
Approximately 25–50% travel required
Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods
Ability to meet sudden and unpredictable operational needs
Management experience cannot be substituted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Mentors who empower professional growth
Purposeful career path
Virtual/work from home position
Flexible work arrangements
Equal opportunity employment
Consideration under applicable fair-chance laws