Emergency Management & Readiness Program Manager

Cherokee Federal•Detroit, MI

About The Position

We are seeking an Emergency Preparedness and Response SME to provide technical leadership for specialized program serving ORR Eligible Entrants, Refugees, Asylees or Victims of Human Trafficking in the are of EPR. The SME will guide the development and delivery of Emergency Preparedness and Response materials including webinars, community workshops, digital and written materials. The SME will also guide engagement with relevant stakeholders including but not limited to Resettlement Agencies (Ras), Ethnic Community Based Organizations (ECBOs), state and local government partners, faith-based and social/civic organizations and others.

Requirements

Strong stakeholder engagement, community mapping and community organizing skills..
Must have 4 or more years of experience working with ORR eligible populations and refugee serving organizations around the topics of EPR.
2 or more years working with refugee and immigrant populations.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to travel to Michigan at least once per month during program period.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Lead the design, refinement, and implementation of EPR programming for ORR Eligible populations, as well as the organizations that serve them. This is done with sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and historical factors.
Provide subject matter expertise and leadership to ORR Eligible populations, Ras, ECBOs, faithbased groups and others through training, case consultations, mentoring, and coaching.
Support proposal development, reporting, and strategic planning
Develop workflows, tools, and guidelines to support seamless collaboration and role clarity across the teams.
Promote trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally competent practices in all aspects of service delivery.
Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify evolving service priorities and support resource allocation.
Serve as a thought partner in the development of sustainable programming and culturally specific approaches..
Liaise with community members and local partners—including healthcare providers, schools, housing agencies, workforce development entities, and legal aid—to strengthen referral networks and community integration pathways.
Monitor program implementation and outcomes, offering feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned