SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist - RESERVE

Job Description

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us – Where your Career is a Force for Good!

As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers.

• Must be a U.S. citizen 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.

• Emergency Communications: Provide emergency communications services between military personnel and their families.
• Morale & Welfare: Develop, implement, and support morale and welfare programs on installations. This may include hospital visits, canteen functions, internet lounges, libraries, distribution of donated items, fun runs and other special events.
• Relationship Management with Military Command Structure: Represent the American Red Cross and promote programs and services on the installation by ensuring effective working relationships with military command structure.
• Volunteer Management: Assists in the supervision of volunteer staff and management of all related human resource functions, including recruitment, training, utilization, evaluation, and recognition in accordance with ARC policies and procedures.
• Deployment Readiness: Reservists are required to deploy and maintain readiness at all times. Requirements for readiness certification include training and annual recertification. Additional training with site‑specific scenarios and deployment medical requirements must be met. Must obtain a no‑fee passport prior to deployment and a Department of Defense Common Access Card upon arrival.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field; or relevant equivalent experience.

Experience: At minimum, three years of related experience.

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Driver’s License: A current, valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.

Skills and Abilities: Requires strong computer, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Must work well individually or in a team, adapt to short notice assignments and long periods away from home, balance multiple priorities, and possess good hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity.

Flexibility to accommodate ordinary ambulatory tasks and the ability to stand, walk, and manipulate weights up to 50 pounds is essential.

Work is performed both outdoors and indoors with exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. Deployment…