Mobile SAF​/IS Regional Program Specialist - Deploy & Lead

Overview

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Join the American Red Cross—where your career is a force for good. The American Red Cross is seeking a Mobile SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist at Fort Campbell in Tennessee to support the Service to Armed Forces and International Services Division mission. This position is regional and mobile; it requires meeting medical and security clearances prior to employment. Worldwide deployment is a condition of employment.

Mobile staff typically deploy for 6 months at a time, approximately once every 18–24 months, to designated military bases around the world. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Responsibilities include managing and administering the delivery of American Red Cross services to meet the needs of United States military members, veterans, and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. Support the delivery of International Services programs and services. Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Relationship Management and Community Outreach:
  Serve as the “face” of the Red Cross at assigned location. Build relationships with military leadership, key organizations, and community leaders; cultivate relationships and partnerships with external constituents to further the Red Cross mission; enhance marketing opportunities with local Armed Forces Network, social media, and local base advertising.

• Volunteer Management:
  Manage a volunteer engagement program and cycle to enable delivery of all Red Cross programs and services on a military installation and in the local community. Recruit and train leadership volunteers; utilize the Volunteer Connection Platform to manage, document, train, recognize, and communicate with volunteers.

• Service Delivery Management:
  Ensure consistent delivery of SAF and IS U.S. services; supervise volunteer Service Delivery staff; coordinate services to military treatment facilities and VA hospitals; conduct community outreach and education activities; implement special events and projects; provide support services and referrals; assist the emergency communications center as appropriate.

• Financial and Reporting Management:
  Develop and manage budgets; monitor and report on outcomes; make recommendations for continuous improvement to meet metrics.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field is required; or related equivalent experience.

Experience: A minimum of five years related experience in program management or related field is required.

Managerial

Experience:

not applicable

Skills and Abilities: Strong computer skills; public speaking and effective verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team; ability to balance multiple priorities; familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol; experience with Red Cross programs is strongly desired.

Work may require ordinary ambulatory abilities to visit other locations, the ability to stand, walk, and lift or move light to medium weights up to 20 pounds; good hand-eye coordination and dexterity; visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information. May involve sitting for long periods, driving, and working under challenging conditions. Work is indoors with some potential exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency relief work.

Travel and attendance at meetings and conferences within chapter jurisdiction, state, and Red Cross system is possible. The Red Cross may require 24-hour call during major disasters.

Some positions are designated as “Mobile” and may require deployment. Responsibilities are similar to non-mobile staff with additional deployment obligations. Mobile staff must be ready to deploy and meet medical and…