Community Partnerships Manager

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Community Partnerships Manager at the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency plans, develops, implements, and manages statewide program activities to coordinate assistance for emergency and disaster survivors. The role builds partnerships across community, faith-based, voluntary organization, private-sector, and local government networks, and serves as the State liaison during federally declared and other disasters and emergencies. The position supports local community capacity to manage donation warehouses, volunteer reception centers, and private-sector coordination organizations, and provides technical assistance for Long-Term Recovery Groups and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters. The manager develops and maintains contacts with community emergency management personnel, government agencies, voluntary and faith-based organizations, and private-sector entities. The position works at the State Operations Center or in affected areas during disasters, emergencies, drills, and exercises. Frequent travel across Georgia is required for training, planning, and coordination; emergency travel may be needed on short notice. Following a major disaster, an extended assignment at a Joint Field Office anywhere in the state may be required.

Requirements

The position-specific minimum qualifications require a bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, plus two years of professional-level experience in partnership building, advocacy, disaster recovery, nonprofit work, or a closely related field.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in community recovery planning and program management.
The posting also lists a general minimum qualification of a high school diploma or GED and one year of job-related experience, a relevant apprenticeship or internship, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Knowledge of emergency management programs, particularly Individual Assistance programs, voluntary agency functions, National VOAD doctrine, and the National Recovery Framework.
Prior work experience in local, regional, state, or federal government, or with a VOAD organization.

Responsibilities

Identify and inventory faith-based, voluntary organization, private-sector, and local government organizations, capacities, and resources.
Facilitate a statewide partnership network to support disaster planning, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Recruit faith-based, nonprofit, voluntary agency, and private business organizations for critical roles in state preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
Identify public-sector emergency management capability gaps that could be addressed by faith-based, nonprofit, voluntary, and private business organizations.
Assist with developing plans, procedures, standard operating guides, and other planning documents, with an emphasis on and leadership in partner-sector planning.
Plan and conduct meetings, trainings, orientations, and other events that facilitate planning and preparedness among partner organizations.
Complete special projects as requested and perform other assigned duties.
Work at the State Operations Center or in affected areas during emergencies, disasters, drills, and exercises.
Provide technical assistance and support for the development, training, and operations of Long-Term Recovery Groups and Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters.
Travel throughout Georgia for training, planning, and coordination; travel on short notice and extended disaster assignments may be required.