American Red Cross

Community Disaster Program Specialist

American Red Cross

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • United States

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About the role

  • Guide, lead and support teams of trained volunteers to deliver comfort and care in times of disaster.
  • Create and maintain a foundation of continuous and robust volunteer engagement using established processes.
  • Collaborate with volunteer services staff to ensure that the communities served are ready to respond to disasters.
  • Participate in disaster response operations in the region upon completion of training requirements.
  • Assist with the successful implementation of disaster cycle services program activities within an assigned geographic area.
  • Act as the local point of contact for partners and communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience.
  • A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
  • Ability to coordinate staff and volunteer activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of collaboration with diverse groups and individuals representative of all the demographics of this community.
  • Managing multiple priorities, facilitation, problem solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management.
  • Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work outside of regular duty hours including nights and weekends.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with 6% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
disaster response operationsdisaster cycle servicesvolunteer engagementprogram implementation
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationproblem solvingleadershippartnership managementfacilitationcoordination
Certifications
Bachelor's degree