Community Resilience Manager

About Thrive:

Thrive Alliance is a network of over 200 nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses across San Mateo County, with a focus on capacity building, cross-sector collaboration, and policy and advocacy work primarily in the areas of immigration, housing, community resilience, and sustainability. Thrive leads the countywide coalition of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), which is responsible for coordinating the nonprofit sector to respond to unmet community needs during and after disasters.

At Thrive, we are committed to cultivate, amplify, and advocate for a thriving nonprofit sector in San Mateo County. We believe in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment where everyone can thrive.

Overview:

Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies) is a coalition of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) for San Mateo County. Thrive RISE enhances community resilience and facilitates communication, coordination, and collaboration among nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and the private sector during all phases of a disaster.

The Community Resilience Manager leads Thrive RISE and manages other Thrive programming and projects related to disaster risk reduction. The balance between COAD-specific activities and other disaster risk reduction activities may shift depending on time of year and whether a disaster has recently occurred or is expected to occur. During emergencies, all other types of tasks are typically paused while efforts shift to tasks related to the emergency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to:

COAD Network Leadership & Coordination

• Build and lead Thrive RISE, the COAD network for San Mateo County.
• Organize and support COAD Committees, working closely with Committee Chairs on disaster-related initiatives.
• Plan and lead quarterly multi-sector COAD meetings focused on education, networking, and collaboration.
• Facilitate emergency COAD meetings to assess needs, coordinate responses, and mobilize organizations.

Community & Government Engagement

• Develop partnerships with county and city departments, elected officials, nonprofits, faith-based groups, and other COADs/VOADs to strengthen the network.
• Serve as a liaison with the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management, supporting community engagement efforts.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Design and implement emergency preparedness training for local nonprofits.
• Manage Thrive’s emergency response and continuity of operations plans.
• Lead COAD communications, including updates from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), newsletters, and Google Group management.
• Participate in regional/local tabletop exercises to enhance emergency response readiness.
• Facilitate the execution of MOUs among organizations to improve coordination during emergencies.
• Work with emergency translators to ensure multilingual communication.
• Track COAD efforts and compile after-action reports.

Strategic Planning & Budget Management

• Lead planning and coordination of the annual Climate Summit for San Mateo County.
• Collaborate on grant writing for priority projects.
• Manage the COAD budget in partnership with the COO.
• Support and collaborate with the extended Thrive team as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the mission of Thrive, appreciation for community nonprofits, and support for the organization's strategic goals.
• Bachelors (Masters preferred) in Emergency Management, Geography, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Sustainability, or related field.
• Knowledge of and relationships with San Mateo County nonprofits, community based organizations, and faith based organizations.
• Community organizer experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator and can publicly present at meetings and seminars.
• Understanding of the basic principles of emergency management, as well as experience with other topics related to disaster risk reduction.
• Able and willing to work nights and weekends during major emergencies.
• Preferred experience working with Google Suite, Hubspot, Canva, Squarespace, and similar applications.
• Lived experience in disaster as a resident or response and recovery worker.

We encourage applicants to apply even if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and transferable skills.

Compensation:

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The salary range is $70,000-$85,000 per year. Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid time off.

How to apply:

At Thrive, we are committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to nicole@thrivealliance.org. In your cover letter, please include a brief summary of your qualifications, relevant experience, and why you are interested in joining our team. Please also indicate the position title in the subject line of your email or application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until February 28, so early submissions are encouraged. We look forward to reviewing your application and thank you for your interest in Thrive Alliance.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths.