JOB DESCRIPTION

Join us-“”Where your Career is a Force for Good!.

Job Description: Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else -“” it-“”s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world-“”s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming.

Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you-“”ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path.

You align your life-“”s work with an ongoing mission that-“”s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you-“”re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good! The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Mobile Chapter Program Director to support the Service to Armed Forces and International Services Division mission in Ramstein, Germany. This position is part of our mobile staff which requires meeting strict medical and security clearances prior to 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 can be sent to any military base in the world. This is mobile position that is relocation support eligible. Must be a US Citizen and eligible for a mobile position based on those requirements (security, medical, etc.).

The position comes with logistical support for SOFA status and does reside in military housing. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Supervise team to administer the delivery of American Red Cross services to a complex military installation and/or hospital, along with the associated United States military members, veterans, and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. Manage the daily operations and provide guidance, support, and assistance to Red Cross offices in establishing, growing, and maintaining 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. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD: Responsibilities 1.

Provide guidance, support, and assistance to Red Cross field personnel, and ensure SAF programs and services, Training Services, Disaster Cycle Services, and Armed Forces Blood Services are carried out consistently and in accordance with specified Red Cross policies and procedures within their assigned area. Responsible for management of a team which may include hiring, assigning work, coordinating, training, coaching, and evaluating performance of staff. 2.

Build and cultivate external relationships with community leaders, senior military branch leaders, government, civic organizations, and other charitable agencies. Capably represent Red Cross in dealing with diverse customer groups with differing regulations, procedures, and missions. Outreach includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations or information sessions with community service organizations, local schools, etc.

3. Manage a volunteer program to meet the workforce model and enable delivery of programs and services. Assist with developing recruitment plans and ensure volunteer staff ratio reflects the diversity of the population being served.

4. Ensure the efficient and consistent delivery of programs and services to all clients in assigned area, including follow up and referrals. 5.

Provide assistance on projects and work assignments as needed. Monitor and report on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and make recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met. 6.

Manage expenditures to ensure programs are operating within budget. Scope Direct daily operations of work unit. PAY INFORMATION: (Optional but preferred.

REQUIRED in the states here, as well as remotely. Please use language in the link for all states and remote/WFH positions) Choose One: Relocation assistance is available for this position/This role is not eligible for relocation assistance/This role may be eligible for relocation assistance WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Qualifications Education: Bachelor”s degree required. Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: 1 year of lead or supervisory experience. Skills & Abilities: Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and manage an assigned area of responsibility, with general supervision. Strong computer skills are required.

Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple priorities are essential. Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol is strongly desired.

Ability to work on a team. For mobile positions: U.S. citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport. Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position.

Must accept work assignments anywhere in the world, including conflict areas, where the American Red Cross is providing services to members of the military and their families. Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military.

May be required to wear military uniforms, and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas. Periodically accompanies the military on deployments Travel: Travel may be required. *Combination of candidate-“”s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description-“”s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

————————- Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. FOR MOBILE POSITIONS ONLY (Domestic and Overseas settings) Some positions are designated as -“”Mobile-“” and subject to unique job requirements. SAF Mobile Staff perform the same basic job responsibilities as non-mobile staff in regions.

In addition to those responsibilities, this special workforce is also required to deploy on short term temporary assignments, serving alongside military members who are deployed to designated theaters of operations anywhere in the world. Mobile staff must be ready to deploy whenever called upon, and to do so are required to meet and maintain specific medical and other readiness requirements. Requirements unique to mobile positions include the following: Support both the day-to-day operations and emergency needs of the Hero Care Center as a member of the Hero Care Network Contingency Team.

Completes all trainings and requirements to maintain casework proficiency, to include working shifts and participating in readiness drills. Responds to emergency, surge, and disaster situations, as needed. To maintain readiness, staff must: Maintain all medical and security requirements Engage in annual deployment familiarization program to include trainings and meetings When activated to deploy, participate in additional trainings and meetings to prepare for deployment MOBILE STAFF (Overseas settings only): In addition, mobile staff based overseas may also be responsible for managing the promotion and delivery of all Red Cross services to clients within their jurisdiction.

This may include: Ensuring Training Services programs are supported and promoted in their jurisdiction and that there are sufficient trained volunteers to provide classes Ensuring Disaster Cycle Services are provided including responding to local, regional and division level disasters and acting as a planning partner for local emergency management and response activities Establishing and maintaining a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with local Armed Forces Blood Service Programs Mobility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S.

passport. Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position. Must accept work assignments anywhere in the world, including conflict areas, where the American Red Cross is providing services to members of the military and their families.

Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military. May be required to wear military uniforms, and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas.

Periodically accompanies the military on deployments. WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: Ideal candidates will have a passion for supporting military members with the physical stamina and emotional capacity to live and work alongside deployed military members in harsh climates and difficult environments. SAF/IS employees are servant leaders supporting deployed military members through difficult and challenging issues.

Candidates need to thrive on service and teamwork. Candidates must be adaptable with an ability to manage through ambiguity engaging others in problem solving complex issues. Core Competencies Adaptability: Successful candidates must adjust to new situations quickly and have the ability to tackle the challenges these situations present.

Independent Problem Solving: Successful candidates are capable of handling high-pressure situations by knowing who to engage in dialogue and up with actionable solutions Teamwork: Successful candidates have the ability to collaborate with team members, volunteers, and military personnel to achieve SAF/IS mission. Servant Leader: Successful candidates must be leaders who out others and the mission first. Someone who understands that deployment is a hardship, and our mission is to support our military personnel in uncomfortable situations and circumstances.

BENEFITS FOR YOU: As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes: ” Medical, Dental Vision plans ” Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts ” PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure ” Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays ” 401K with up to 6% match ” Paid Family Leave ” Employee Assistance ” Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term ” Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners -“” the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance -“” launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else -“” it-“”s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world-“”s largest humanitarian network.

Joining ranks with welcoming team members who are elite, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you-“”ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life-“”s work with an ongoing mission that-“”s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you-“”re cared for with generous compensation and benefits.

You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.