Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes and equips thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to U.S. victims of wildfires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters through the North American Ministries (NAM) Department. The Assistant Program Manager, US Disaster Relief, based in North Wilkesboro, NC, serves to support and help implement plans designed to further the ministry of the Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief program with specific responsibility for assisting with the recruitment and development of volunteer teams; shepherding and providing training for volunteers, recruiting churches to participate in the project while remaining deployment ready.
A day in the life of an Assistant Program Manager:
At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Assistant Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
Assist the Program Managers with all aspects of the response; focusing on the homeowners, Site Leadership team, and volunteers. Work directly with homeowners to determine how to meet their spiritual and physical needs.
Assist in implement a volunteer training plan and training volunteers. Participate in development of procedures including technical insight and content development. Conduct safety briefings for a large audience and ensure they are followed.
Foster relationships with churches, government agencies and other relief organizations. Recruit churches and local leaders to be active in the disaster recovery.
Maintain awareness of disaster activity across the US. and monitor weather activities.
Assist the Program Managers with maintaining accurate listings and placement of all assigned disaster relief field inventory. Oversee financial transactions; submit activity reports; lead staff meetings.
Represent the ministry at conferences and speaking engagements.
Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.
Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, volunteers, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public within the workplace and community.
Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and two (2) to three (3) years’ 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 and Word and ability to learn in-house specialized computer applications
Highly effective communication skills including written and public speaking
Ability to work well under pressure in difficult situations with limited resources
Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
Ability to build and maintain an effective team with ever-changing people
Ability to do the work asked of our volunteers
Ability to use given 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 requirement is available upon hire
Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations: 182-237 days per year domestic travel; away from home for extended periods of time to cover the disaster
Benefits:
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Medical, prescription, dental & 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
Applications will be received until this position is filled.
About the Organization
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
For over 35 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives.
Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow.
We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten.
We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our medical projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.
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