Disaster Relief Program Manager

Samaritan's Purse • Full-time • North Wilkesboro, NC, US • 4d ago

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job ID: 16797

Date Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our North American Disaster Relief team in North Wilkesboro, NC. 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.

In the role of Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Lead and oversee all aspects of the deployment. Set up program; work with church partners and interact with local emergency management officials; supervise deployed staff and key volunteers; organize, train and direct general volunteers; and ensure safety and training procedures are implemented and followed.
Serve as Incident Commander in the Incident Command System model emergency response during active deployments; assist in filling key roles such as Assistant Program Manager, Volunteer Coordinator or Office Manager based on the response dynamic.
Maintain accurate listings and placement of all assigned disaster relief field inventory; oversee financial transactions, prepare and submit daily/monthly report 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

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

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, 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 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

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Full Time

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

Type: Full Time

Department: North American Disaster Relief

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Travel: Up to 150 days of travel per year

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Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Date Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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