Field Operations Lead - Disaster Relief
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Field Operations Lead serves as a critical leader within Foursquare Disaster relief, overseeing real-time operational activities, coordinating field efforts across multiple disaster zones, and supporting global and domestic church engagement.
If interested, please apply by Monday, July 6th.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor global and U.S. weather systems, humanitarian crises, refugee movements, pandemics, and conflict zones 24/7
Provide direction and logistical coordination for multiple domestic and international disaster relief projects
Lead field operations and real-time communications between responders, local churches, FDR HQ, and broader Foursquare leadership
Lead operational calls with districts, churches, communications teams, and field personnel
Develop and maintain relief logistical locations across the U.S. to provide FDR response capacity
Develop, train, and connect local church response teams in the U.S. and globally with FDR’s overarching response framework
Partner with local churches and field teams by providing training, insurance, guidance, logistical support, and operational resources
Recruit, train, and mentor FDR Advanced Lead Team members to lead specialized responses in areas such as medical aid, food, water, construction, and pastoral/spiritual care
Recruit, train, and mentor FDR's certified responders for ongoing readiness and deployment in response teams in the the US and globally
Mobilize and deploy qualified FDR/FMI workers into global and domestic crises
Build partnerships with churches, NGOs, suppliers, and local organizations to broaden the reach of FDR and procure needed resource
Collaborate with FDR Communications Lead to produce response updates, promotional content, and materials for print, video, social media, and conventions
Represent FDR through public speaking engagements at churches, conferences, and events both in the US and internationally
Other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisory team leader
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES
Demonstrates humility and a growth mindset with an attitude of servant-leadership, placing serving over being served and collaboration over individualization
A commitment to The Foursquare “one-team” growth culture with a stand and personal commitment to life-long learning and growth
5+ years field operations, disaster relief or related humanitarian experience
Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary team management and cross-cultural contexts
Strong logistics, crisis management, and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent level of experience, training and education
Familiar with systems for crisis monitoring and response coordination
CPR/First Aid or equivalent certifications preferred
Ability to travel frequently, including to crisis zones
Ability to work remotely effectively both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to work regular business hours with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and additional hours during active response operations, including participation in an on-call rotation
Level of professionalism and spiritual maturity with the ability to partner in sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear communicator
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, create timelines and meet project deadlines; attention to detail
Adaptable and able to learn quickly; strong problem-solving abilities
Experienced using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) including collaboration applications (Teams, etc.)
Bilingual: ability to speak, listen, read, and write fluently in Spanish is preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity of fingers, hands and wrists; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the phone; have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake duties broadly in line with the above responsibilities. Leadership reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
The Field Operations Lead serves as a critical leader within Foursquare Disaster relief, overseeing real-time operational activities, coordinating field efforts across multiple disaster zones, and supporting global and domestic church engagement.
If interested, please apply by Monday, July 6th.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor global and U.S. weather systems, humanitarian crises, refugee movements, pandemics, and conflict zones 24/7
Provide direction and logistical coordination for multiple domestic and international disaster relief projects
Lead field operations and real-time communications between responders, local churches, FDR HQ, and broader Foursquare leadership
Lead operational calls with districts, churches, communications teams, and field personnel
Develop and maintain relief logistical locations across the U.S. to provide FDR response capacity
Develop, train, and connect local church response teams in the U.S. and globally with FDR’s overarching response framework
Partner with local churches and field teams by providing training, insurance, guidance, logistical support, and operational resources
Recruit, train, and mentor FDR Advanced Lead Team members to lead specialized responses in areas such as medical aid, food, water, construction, and pastoral/spiritual care
Recruit, train, and mentor FDR's certified responders for ongoing readiness and deployment in response teams in the the US and globally
Mobilize and deploy qualified FDR/FMI workers into global and domestic crises
Build partnerships with churches, NGOs, suppliers, and local organizations to broaden the reach of FDR and procure needed resource
Collaborate with FDR Communications Lead to produce response updates, promotional content, and materials for print, video, social media, and conventions
Represent FDR through public speaking engagements at churches, conferences, and events both in the US and internationally
Other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisory team leader
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES
Demonstrates humility and a growth mindset with an attitude of servant-leadership, placing serving over being served and collaboration over individualization
A commitment to The Foursquare “one-team” growth culture with a stand and personal commitment to life-long learning and growth
5+ years field operations, disaster relief or related humanitarian experience
Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary team management and cross-cultural contexts
Strong logistics, crisis management, and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent level of experience, training and education
Familiar with systems for crisis monitoring and response coordination
CPR/First Aid or equivalent certifications preferred
Ability to travel frequently, including to crisis zones
Ability to work remotely effectively both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to work regular business hours with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and additional hours during active response operations, including participation in an on-call rotation
Level of professionalism and spiritual maturity with the ability to partner in sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear communicator
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, create timelines and meet project deadlines; attention to detail
Adaptable and able to learn quickly; strong problem-solving abilities
Experienced using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) including collaboration applications (Teams, etc.)
Bilingual: ability to speak, listen, read, and write fluently in Spanish is preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity of fingers, hands and wrists; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the phone; have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake duties broadly in line with the above responsibilities. Leadership reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.