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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.
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At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
The American Red Cross is currently looking for a full-time Regional Program Specialist Non-Mobile to support the Services to the Armed Forces and International Services Division programs at the Vilseck Complex (Vilseck and Grafenwoehr) Germany. This position will require some after hours and weekend hours for special events. You may also be called upon to provide immediate assistance in the event of a disaster. No relocation assistance available. Candidate should be a local DOD SOFA status community member
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The SAF Regional Program Specialist supports the delivery of American Red Cross programs and services to meet the needs of United States military members, veterans and their families located on military base(s) in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. This is accomplished through working with volunteers and other Red Cross departments to support strong visibility for SAF programs within the community.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:
Responsibilities:
1. Relationship Management Support and Community Outreach: Supports building relationships with military leadership, key organizations and community leaders. Cultivates relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the local community, including government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the purpose of furthering the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations or information sessions.
2. Volunteer Management Support: Supports a volunteer program to meet the workforce model and to enable delivery of SAF programs and services. Assists in the supervision of volunteer staff. Works closely with Regional Volunteer Services to develop and implement strategic regional SAF volunteer program. Helps ensure volunteer staff ratio reflects the diversity of the population being served.
3. Service Delivery: Ensures the delivery of SAF core services to all clients within their jurisdiction. Supports the other lines of ARC service to ensure the delivery of Preparedness, Health and Safety Services training, disaster preparedness and response, and Red Cross Blood Services. Services may include use of case management system, presenting briefings, collection of data, providing needed materials, and outreach within the community.
4. Reporting & Admin Support: Monitors and reports on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and makes recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, however equivalent combination of relevant experience and education will be accepted in lieu of degree.
Experience: A minimum of three years related experience is r