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
Ability to work on a team.
U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.
To maintain readiness, staff must:
Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position.
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.
May be required to wear military uniforms, and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas.
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)
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple priorities are essential.
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.
Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.
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 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.
Responds to emergency, surge, and disaster situations, as needed.
Experience: A minimum of three years related experience in program management or related field is required.
Travel: Travel is required.
Completes all trainings and requirements to maintain casework proficiency, to include working shifts and participating in readiness drills.
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.
Maintain all medical and security requirements
Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military.
Skills and Abilities: Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and manage an assigned area of responsibility, with general supervision.
Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are required.
Managerial Experience: 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
Strong computer skills are required.