| Location | North Wilkesboro, NC |
Disaster Relief Team Patriot Manager
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 16684
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026
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What do we believe?
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity
At Samaritan''s Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/
What is the opportunity?
Respond with Compassionate Action
We are seeking a Team Patriot Manager to join our North American Disaster Relief team in North Wilkesboro, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan''s Purse are to help people in Jesus'' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of Team Patriot Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Shepherd, encourage, and spiritually prepare Team Patriot volunteers before and during deployments, caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in the field.
Partner with Operation Heal Our Patriots Chaplains and staff to recruit, select, train, and disciple alumni, while building trust and rapport with volunteers through relatable leadership and shared military experience.
Develop and execute strategies to grow a Team Patriot volunteer pipeline from laborers to Site Leadership, enabling capacity for multiple simultaneous disaster responses, including oversight of volunteer coordination, damage assessment, homeowner interaction, and broader community response support.
Coordinate all pre-deployment planning to ensure personnel and assets (vehicles, equipment, supplies) arrive ahead of volunteers, while maintaining equipment in a constant state of readiness.
Ensure safety, training, and operational procedures are executed with excellence across all deployments while maintaining accurate records of recruitment, deployment, and inventory.
Other duties as assigned
What are the qualifications?
Serve with Excellence
As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
Bachelor''s degree and 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education
Prior military experience (preferred; decorated combat experience and NCO or Senior NCO leadership background highly beneficial for credibility with volunteers)
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and public speaking)
Demonstrated ability to recruit and build sustainable talent pipelines (preferably in a volunteer context)
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and influence volunteers and staff
High level of organization, attention to detail, and logistical planning capability
Ability to work 12-14 hours per day during disaster response
Ability to deescalate conflict and maintain calm leadership under pressure
Enthusiasm for manual disaster relief work in challenging environments and a commitment to excellence in service
Experience working with veterans in ministry contexts preferred
Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies preferred, not required.
What are the benefits?
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan''s Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Domestic Full Time:
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
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
Type: Full Time
Department: North American Disaster Relief
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
Travel: Up to 125 days of travel per year
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