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.
A minimum of five years related experience in program management or related field is required.
This position is regional, but also part of our mobile staff which requires meeting strict medical and security clearances prior to employment.
In this role worldwide deployment is a condition of employment.
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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be 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.
Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.
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.
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.
Overall mobility is essential.
May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work.
May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.
Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.
Mobile staff must be ready to deploy whenever called upon, and to do so are required to meet and maintain specific medical and other readiness requirements.