Overview

The Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Division is hiring for an Emergency Disaster Services Deputy Director of Operations and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Pay Range: $50K-$65K per year

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field (such as Public Health or Public Policy) required, or equivalent experience in Emergency Management and/or Non-Profit Program Management required

Minimum 5 years EDS/Emergency Management Experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a motor vehicle record check
• Must be able to work on an “on-call” basis as nature of ministry is emergency based, includes nights and weekends. Hours may be long during disaster events.
• Must be able to work longer hours when a larger response is needed
• Ability to complete work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have great planning, coordinating, organizational and managerial skills
• Must be able to effectively deal with public relations and possess good presentation skills especially during high-stress emergency settings
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive disaster vehicle safely at any time
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to travel on disaster assignments within and outside of MA when needed.
• Preferably needs to live near Greater Boston, Mass Bay area or in Eastern MA
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and support of an effective Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services delivery system for disaster and crisis needs both in the Greater Boston/Mass Bay area, as well as in support of other events in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Mass Bay/Boston Responsibilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.