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How much do disaster relief organizations jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for disaster relief organizations in the United States is $19.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced when working in disaster relief organizations, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Working in disaster relief organizations often involves rapidly changing environments, high-stress situations, and long or irregular hours. Team members must be adaptable, resilient, and able to collaborate effectively under pressure, often with limited resources. Applicants can prepare by gaining experience in crisis management, improving cross-cultural communication skills, and familiarizing themselves with emergency protocols. Building emotional resilience and learning basic self-care strategies are also important for sustaining long-term effectiveness in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in disaster relief organizations, and why are they important?

To thrive in disaster relief organizations, you need a background in emergency management, logistics, or public health, often supported by relevant degrees or field experience. Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), humanitarian standards, and tools like GIS mapping or emergency communication platforms is essential. Strong adaptability, stress management, and cross-cultural communication skills help individuals excel in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments. These skills are crucial for effective coordination, timely response, and delivering aid to affected communities during crises.

What are disaster relief organizations?

Disaster relief organizations are groups, often nonprofit or governmental, that provide emergency assistance, resources, and support to communities affected by natural or man-made disasters. Their work includes distributing food, water, shelter, and medical aid, as well as coordinating recovery efforts and long-term rebuilding. These organizations often collaborate with local authorities and international partners to ensure rapid and effective response. Examples include the Red Cross, FEMA, and Doctors Without Borders.

What is the difference between Disaster Relief Organizations vs Emergency Management Coordinators?

Disaster Relief OrganizationsEmergency Management Coordinators
Focus on providing immediate aid and recovery during and after disastersPlan, coordinate, and implement disaster preparedness and response strategies
Typically employ field workers, volunteers, and logistics staffWork in government agencies or organizations to develop emergency plans
Work environment includes disaster sites, shelters, and relief centersOffice settings, government agencies, and planning meetings
Common certifications include CPR, first aid, and disaster response trainingCertifications in emergency management, incident command, and risk assessment

Disaster Relief Organizations focus on immediate disaster response and recovery efforts, often deploying field teams to affected areas. Emergency Management Coordinators develop and oversee preparedness plans, coordinating resources before and during disasters. While both roles aim to mitigate disaster impacts, their scope and activities differ significantly.

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Program Manager, North American Disaster Relief

Program Manager, North American Disaster Relief

Samaritan's Purse

North Wilkesboro, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

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When natural disasters hit the United States, North American Disaster Relief is deployed to help people in the aftermath of the clean-up process. The Program Manager leads a team for the disaster relief response in the areas most affected. When not deployed, this position helps maintain a ready-to-deploy status and implements plans designed to further the ministry of the Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Program at our ministry site in North Wilkesboro, NC. Your ability to communicate quickly, efficiently and effectively lie at the heart of this role. Come join the team and win souls to Christ.
A day in the life of a 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 Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
  • 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.
  • Work with the Program Management team to maintain awareness of natural disaster activity across the United States and to monitor weather opportunities.
  • Represent the ministry at conferences and speaking engagements.
  • Provide technical insight and content development for response-related procedures.
  • 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, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
  • Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

Learn more about serving with Samaritan's Purse .
Qualifications & 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

Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations: 182 -234 days annually; domestic travel
Benefits:
  • On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) where applicable
  • 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

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:
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.
Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:
  • We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
  • We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
  • We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
  • We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.
  • We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16, 17, 18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
  • We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
  • We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
  • We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
  • We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
  • We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
  • We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
  • We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5

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