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About the Role

As a Regional Disaster Officer, you will oversee the implementation of the volunteer-led disaster cycle services program throughout the region, ensuring communities are prepared to respond to disasters. Regional disaster employees are required to deploy to disaster relief operations outside of their region at least once a year for skill building and career development.

Responsibilities

• Direct an employee and diverse volunteer team responsible for the implementation of volunteer-led disaster services programming.
• Ensure disaster services are delivered in a rapid, accessible, and equitable manner, both culturally and linguistically.
• Oversee the successful implementation of the entire disaster cycle services program in alignment with Fundamental Principles and established program standards.
• Champion and drive the development of regional Disaster Leadership Volunteers.
• Lead regional efforts to prepare and mobilize communities and engage partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies.
• Build relationships and collaborate in a matrix management environment with internal partners.
• Act as the regional disaster leader and Red Cross disaster subject matter expert.
• Initiate, scale, coordinate and manage disaster relief operations in the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• 5 years of management experience of paid or volunteer workforce.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to work outside of regular duty hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proven record of accomplishment of collaboration with diverse groups.
• Managing multiple priorities.
• Facilitation.
• Problem solving.
• Marketing.
• Leadership.
• Partnership management.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Location

• Regional

Work Type

• Full-time
• Deployment required

Experience Level

• 7 years of related experience
• 5 years of management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays
• 401K with 5% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

About the Company

• 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.
• The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network.
• The American Red Cross is a mission-based organization.

Equal Opportunity

• The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
• American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.