Program Manager, Disaster Relief

Core responsibilities:

• Oversee disaster response programs through the full grant cycle: proposal development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting
• Deliver technical support across all disaster cycle phases, assessing risks, assets, and capacity of partners and offering recommendations accordingly
• Facilitate clear and timely communication on response activities, priorities, trends, and outcomes
• Develop and implement training, tools, and resources for UMC stakeholders and community connections

This role leads and supports disaster response initiatives within the United Methodist Church and its partners, ensuring effective deployment of resources across disaster relief, recovery, and preparedness phases while fostering coordination and impact with national and global partners.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required or combination of equivalent education and experience
• At least five (5) years' experience in disaster readiness/response programming with humanitarian or governmental organizations
• Experienced in disaster management and humanitarian programming, skilled in grant management and capacity building
• Strong communicator and relationship builder, comfortable working within faith-based organizational structures

Compensation and working conditions:

• Salary: $81,016 - $129,626.00 USD annually
• Full-time exempt position with 37.5 weekly hours between 7:00am - 7:00pm ET (Monday - Friday; flexible start and stop time)
• U.S. Remote position (United States residents only)
• Travel as required to attend meetings, training, or other events; outside the US may be necessary on occasion

The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief, and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God's mission through disaster response, global health, and other initiatives.