SAMPLE Associate Director of Emergency Management Job Description Job Summary The Associate Director will collaborate with

<agency> programs, other church offices, and private and civic agencies to assist in the direction of emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation activities. Knowledge and Abilities <Local Agency> structure; Catholic Church structure; Catholic Charities USA structure and organization Emergency resources and procedures FEMA- National Response Plan, Incident Command System, FEMA courses <City>, regional and other response organizations emergency programs.

Specific Job Duties 1. Assist Director of Emergency Management to develop emergency preparedness plans/timelines for <agency> Programs. 2. Assist Director of EM to develop training curriculum to prepare staff to carry out all hazards emergency preparedness plans. These will include drills and table top activities. 3. Assist Director of EM to write and develop hurricane and all hazards policies and procedures. Assist in updating this information as needed. 4. Assist Director to plan and coordinate future response efforts of <agency and (Arch)Diocese> and participate in Emergency Response Team meetings. 5. Develop relationships with Red Cross, FEMA, state and local police and fire departments, and local EOCs in order to have communication channels open and available in times of disasters and to coordinate response efforts. 6. The Associate Director will assist in coordinating relief efforts and communicating with local officials to gather relevant data.

Source: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

7. In an emergency situation assist in evaluation and needs assessments. Ability to organize and supervise work teams in an emergency and remain calm at all times. 8. Develop relationships with the Archdiocesan Clergy to develop parish wide relief efforts and ways for parishioners to get involved in relief and disaster training. 9. Assist Director in developing increased communication with the clergy and provide education on Catholic Charities programs that may assist the parishioners. 10. Assist Director by carrying out administrative duties such as setting up appointments, paper work, developing agendas for meetings, research, etc. 11. Work as a team player with all members of the agency to coordinate the duties of this position. Ensure the organization of work, attend to details and follow through to meet objectives. 12. The Associate Director of EM shall be flexible in terms of job duties due to the nature of disaster management. The need to change courses is often necessary to accomplish a particular task at hand. 13. Adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, and groups. 14. Present facts and opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Reporting Relationship Reports to the Director of Emergency Management. Training and Experience Masters Degree in Public Health or Social Services required. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in disaster relief, social services, and/or emergency preparedness required.

Source: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

Source: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans