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: n/a
Skills and Abilities: Requires strong computer skills. Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are required. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in an individual or team environment. The ability to balance multiple priorities is essential. Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol is strongly desired. Experience with American Red Cross programs and services is strongly desired.
Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.
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.
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Completes all trainings and requirements to maintain casework proficiency, to include working shifts and participating in readiness drills.
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Responds to emergency, surge, and disaster situations, as needed.
To maintain readiness, staff must:
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Maintain all medical and security requirements
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Engage in annual deployment familiarization program to include trainings and meetings
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When activated to deploy, participate in additional trainings and meetings to prepare for deployment
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U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.
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Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position.
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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.
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Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military.
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May be required to wear military uniforms, and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas.
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Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.