American Red Cross
Grand Island, NE
Why Choose Us? 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. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
When you join our team you will be utilizing your healthcare and/or customer service skills to assist with every step of the blood collection process. This includes collaborating with your team to transport and setup equipment at the collection sites in local communities, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors, and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals.
The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make in this position, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand how impactful their donation is.
Collaborate with your teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and again.
Be detailed oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused
May drive Red Cross vehicles and you will work with the team to setup and tear down equipment at the donation sites.
Standard Schedule (Grand Island, Nebraska and surrounding cities such as Hastings) :
To best meet the needs of our donors and community, staff work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required in some locations.
Schedule is provided 2-3 week in advance
Pay Information:
Starting rate $16.49
Sign-on Bonus: $1,500
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
High school diploma or equivalent required
Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
Basic computer skills required
Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions. Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT etc)
Prior leadership experience
Bilingual in Spanish
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
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 Company Match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
Why Choose Us? 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. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
When you join our team you will be utilizing your healthcare and/or customer service skills to assist with every step of the blood collection process. This includes collaborating with your team to transport and setup equipment at the collection sites in local communities, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors, and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals.
The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make in this position, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand how impactful their donation is.
Collaborate with your teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and again.
Be detailed oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused
May drive Red Cross vehicles and you will work with the team to setup and tear down equipment at the donation sites.
Standard Schedule (Grand Island, Nebraska and surrounding cities such as Hastings) :
To best meet the needs of our donors and community, staff work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required in some locations.
Schedule is provided 2-3 week in advance
Pay Information:
Starting rate $16.49
Sign-on Bonus: $1,500
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
High school diploma or equivalent required
Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
Basic computer skills required
Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions. Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT etc)
Prior leadership experience
Bilingual in Spanish
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
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 Company Match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana
Anderson, IN
This is a full-time Monday-Friday on-site position and the general range is $16-$18 per hour with full benefits (below). A bilingual candidate is preferred who can speak both English and Spanish.
The Young Learners Childcare Center (YLCC) is designed to provide free, temporary, short-term childcare for the students of the Excel Center until regular childcare is located. The YLCC is available when students are studying on-site or are in class, and will serve children up to age 12.
The Young Learners Childcare Manager ensures the safe and caring management of all the children entrusted to the center, as well as the part-time staff, and other qualified participants. Duties involve hiring, training, coaching, and assisting with monitoring children in the center, setting schedules, and developing learning opportunities for the children while in our care. Keeps parents informed of policies and procedures at the center as well as provides effective resolution for any conflicts that should arise.
Example Duties and Activities
Creates curriculum, lesson plans, schedules, planned outings, and field trips.
Steps in to facilitate hands-on interactive learning experiences working with students directly as needed.
Completes daily safety audits to ensure health and safety compliance guidelines. Creates and maintains a task list to achieve timely completion of audit items.
Oversees the registration of students.
Tracks, documents, and ensures accuracy of center’s files: student attendance, snack usage, budget, ages, families served, etc.
Orders and maintains all supplies for location.
Maintains regular communication with parents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, and special events for the children. Creates a monthly newsletter for parents.
Coaches parents on how to create learning opportunities at home.
Participates in regular Excel Center team meetings.
Ensures all staff members have appropriate tools to effectively perform their duties, including updated training manuals, reference guides, and best practices procedures. Provides in-service training for team members in areas such as new policies, procedures, and regulations.
Evaluates the performance of staff members and recommends indicated action.
Tracks attendant’s documents, attendance, and training.
Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals. Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
Required Competencies
Degree and Credential Requirements - High school diploma or GED required. Continuing education in child development, early childhood education, or related field is highly preferred. Child/infant CPR certified or willing to obtain.
Industry Expertise - Has worked in a childcare setting, ideally in a supervisory role.
Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
Coaching - Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.
Customer Focus - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with students and parents in an impartial, unbiased yet effective, and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, and the internet.
Organizational Aptitude - Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion.
Conflict Resolution - Anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner in order to achieve results.
Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Other Requirements
Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Has the ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds.
Minimum of 18 years of age
Background Screening - The YLCC cares for some of our most vulnerable populations, children. As a result, all candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.
Benefits: Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
Continuing education and leadership development
Comprehensive health plan
Pay continuance during school break periods (spring, summer and fall)
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Life, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pre-tax health spending account, dependent care spending account and premiums
Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees.
This is a full-time Monday-Friday on-site position and the general range is $16-$18 per hour with full benefits (below). A bilingual candidate is preferred who can speak both English and Spanish.
The Young Learners Childcare Center (YLCC) is designed to provide free, temporary, short-term childcare for the students of the Excel Center until regular childcare is located. The YLCC is available when students are studying on-site or are in class, and will serve children up to age 12.
The Young Learners Childcare Manager ensures the safe and caring management of all the children entrusted to the center, as well as the part-time staff, and other qualified participants. Duties involve hiring, training, coaching, and assisting with monitoring children in the center, setting schedules, and developing learning opportunities for the children while in our care. Keeps parents informed of policies and procedures at the center as well as provides effective resolution for any conflicts that should arise.
Example Duties and Activities
Creates curriculum, lesson plans, schedules, planned outings, and field trips.
Steps in to facilitate hands-on interactive learning experiences working with students directly as needed.
Completes daily safety audits to ensure health and safety compliance guidelines. Creates and maintains a task list to achieve timely completion of audit items.
Oversees the registration of students.
Tracks, documents, and ensures accuracy of center’s files: student attendance, snack usage, budget, ages, families served, etc.
Orders and maintains all supplies for location.
Maintains regular communication with parents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling or routine changes, and special events for the children. Creates a monthly newsletter for parents.
Coaches parents on how to create learning opportunities at home.
Participates in regular Excel Center team meetings.
Ensures all staff members have appropriate tools to effectively perform their duties, including updated training manuals, reference guides, and best practices procedures. Provides in-service training for team members in areas such as new policies, procedures, and regulations.
Evaluates the performance of staff members and recommends indicated action.
Tracks attendant’s documents, attendance, and training.
Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals. Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
Required Competencies
Degree and Credential Requirements - High school diploma or GED required. Continuing education in child development, early childhood education, or related field is highly preferred. Child/infant CPR certified or willing to obtain.
Industry Expertise - Has worked in a childcare setting, ideally in a supervisory role.
Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
Coaching - Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.
Customer Focus - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with students and parents in an impartial, unbiased yet effective, and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite, MS Office, and the internet.
Organizational Aptitude - Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion.
Conflict Resolution - Anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner in order to achieve results.
Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Other Requirements
Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Has the ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds.
Minimum of 18 years of age
Background Screening - The YLCC cares for some of our most vulnerable populations, children. As a result, all candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.
Benefits: Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
Continuing education and leadership development
Comprehensive health plan
Pay continuance during school break periods (spring, summer and fall)
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Life, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pre-tax health spending account, dependent care spending account and premiums
Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees.