SAF Specialist, Mobile

The American Red Cross is currently 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 part of our mobile staff, which requires meeting strict medical and security clearances before employment. In this role worldwide deployment is a condition of employment. Mobile staff members typically deploy for 6 months at a time, approximately once every 18‑24 months, and may be sent to any military base worldwide.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Manage and administer 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/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Builds strong relationships with military leadership, key organizations, and community leaders.
• Cultivates relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the local community, including government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations, and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies to further the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations, or information sessions.
• Builds community presence through enhancing marketing opportunities with local Armed Forces Network, utilization of social media platforms, and leveraging local base advertising opportunities to spread the Red Cross Mission and service.

• Develop and implement local needs assessment and Volunteer Program Plan using the process established by Volunteer Resources.
• Recruit and train leadership volunteers to support placement and supervision of staff and programs in the delivery of SAF/IS U.S. programs and services, Training Services, Disaster Cycle Services, and providing support to Armed Forces Blood Services.
• Effectively utilize the Volunteer Connection Platform to manage, document, train, recognize and communicate with volunteers within the local footprint.

• Provides supervision of volunteer Service Delivery staff.
• Coordinates services to military treatment facilities and VA hospitals through rehabilitation programs, material assistance, resiliency training, and morale items and support.
• Ensures community outreach, including command meetings and education briefings, presentations, or workshops.
• Ensures a strong military community outreach program and implementation of special events and projects in support of SAF/IS U.S. initiatives.
• Manages support services to military members and their families to include family follow‑up information and referrals, and other related services.
• Provides support for the emergency communications center with local information, as appropriate.
• Develops outreach strategies aimed at promoting International Services U.S. programs to the community and ensuring the local community is aware of what programs and services are available.

Develops and manages budgets and expenditures to ensure programs operate within budget to support all services. Monitors and reports on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and makes recommendations for continuous improvement to meet metrics consistently.

Education
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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 of related experience in program management or related field is required.

Managerial Experience
: n/a

Skills and Abilities
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Requires strong computer skills. Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and…