Meeting strict medical and security clearances prior to employment.
Responds to emergencies, surge, and disaster situations, as needed.
Worldwide deployment is a condition of employment.
Overall mobility is essential.
Completes all training and requirements to maintain casework proficiency, to include working shifts and participating in readiness drills.
Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work.
When activated to deploy, participate in additional trainings and meetings to prepare for deployment.
May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position.
Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and manage an assigned area of responsibility.
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.
Maintain all medical and security requirements.
Some positions are designated as Mobile and subject to unique job requirements.
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.
Position Note: Remote work is not available for this position; on-site attendance is required.
May be required to wear military uniforms, and live and work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas.
1 year of lead or supervisor experience.
Ability to balance multiple priorities is essential.
May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state, and Red Cross system.
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.
Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.
Engage in annual deployment familiarization program to include trainings and meetings.
3 years' minimum related experience in program management or related field is required.
Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.
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.
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 have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in an individual or team environment.
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.
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.
Relocation assistance is only available for current employees within a 50-mile radius within the division.
Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military.
Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are required.
Requires strong computer skills.