Manager, Community Recovery – Temporary Disaster Employee

American Red Cross

. Serve as Community Recovery leader for the Texas Hill Country Flooding Long-Term Recovery Operation .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community recovery program management, including the ability to develop project plans, budgets, and strategies. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in communication are essential for effective collaboration with stakeholders and partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Recovery LeadershipProgram ManagementData AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementData AnalysisProject PlanningBudget DevelopmentTraining Module Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeWordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Community RecoveryLong Term Recovery GroupsUnmet Needs CommitteesStakeholder EngagementFiscal Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Community Recovery leader for the Texas Hill Country Flooding Long-Term Recovery Operation
Implement, evaluate, design, and manage community recovery programs or services
Act as convener, facilitative leader, and problem solver in impacted communities
Develop and/or participate in Long Term Recovery Groups, Unmet Needs committees, and other community coalitions
Identify and act on recovery priorities with community leaders and stakeholders
Perform administrative, fiscal, and inventory duties supporting program operations
Monitor program activities and develop status reports for management review
Collect and analyze data, identify needs or improvements, and develop recommendations
Administer program processes and recommend procedural revisions
Support funding and proposal initiatives
Develop and cultivate relationships with internal and external partners and organizations
Report to the Director, National Long-Term Recovery Operations
Travel frequently to impacted communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Current, valid driver's license
In-depth knowledge of program or service
Ability to create presentations and develop training modules
Excellent oral and communication skills, including training and presentations
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop project plans, budgets, and strategies
Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work on a team
Ability to travel as required
Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Mentors who empower professional growth
Purposeful career path
Opportunity to join the world's largest humanitarian network
Temporary Disaster Employee position expected through May 2027, with opportunity to extend based on business need