ERM is hiring an experienced high‑performing Crisis and Emergency Response Manager to support clients in strengthening their Crisis Management, Emergency Response (ER), and Business Continuity (BC) capabilities remotely based in Walnut Creek, CA. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across preparedness, response, and recovery disciplines, paired with strong consulting skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and the ability to guide organizations through complex, high‑risk scenarios. This is a part- time (15 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 3 weeks, extendable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance Crisis Management frameworks, roles, and governance structures.

• Facilitate risk assessments, scenario analyses, and crisis simulations/tabletop exercises.

• Improve the integration of Emergency Response Plans (ERP) addressing life‑safety, communication, escalation, and tactical response into Crisis Management planning.

• Support clients in building Crisis Management Teams (CMTs) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) processes.

• Advise on incident classification, escalation protocols, and command/coordination models (ICS, IMT, ERT).

• Develop and implement Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), continuity strategies, and recovery plans.

• Align BC programs with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NFPA 1600) and organizational risk appetite.

• Support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities including risk identification, prioritization, and mitigation planning.

• Integrate BC/ERM insights into broader operational resilience and strategic planning.

• Produce clear, pragmatic plans, procedures, training, and after‑action reports.

• Provide subject matter expertise during real‑world incidents, when needed.

• Stay current with emerging risks (cybersecurity, supply chain disruption, climate‑related events, etc.).

• Develop and deliver customized training for executives, managers, and response teams.

• Facilitate workshops, drills, and progressive exercise programs.

• Coach client teams to build internal ownership and long‑term program maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science or related degree preferred.

• A minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in Crisis Management, Emergency Response, Business Continuity, Enterprise Risk Management, or related fields.

• Strong knowledge of leading frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NFPA 1600, NIST, ICS).

• Experience designing and implementing crisis and continuity programs in complex, multi‑site or multi‑stakeholder environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead high‑pressure discussions and guide decision‑making during incidents or simulations.

• Excellent communication skills, including facilitation, training, and executive‑level presentation experience.

• Ability to translate technical risk concepts into business‑oriented recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting experience strongly preferred.

• Industry experience in technology, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, or other high‑risk sectors.

• Certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, ARM, CBCI, or ICS/NIMS credentials.

• Experience supporting global or enterprise‑scale resilience programs.

Pay Transparency:

For the Crisis and Emergency Response Manager position, we anticipate the hourly pay of $57.06 – $73.31, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!