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Organization Overview America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit  www.americavotes.org .   Commitment to Racial Equity America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include: Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships. Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process. Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space. America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.   Position Description America Votes Minnesota is seeking a well-organized self-starter for a full-time position as the political and field director. The political and field director will be the keeper and coordinator of some of the most exciting progressive electoral and policy work taking place in Minnesota. The position will work directly with the America Votes team, as well as dozens of progressive partners across the state as they plan and execute electoral and issue campaigns, and will be expected to act with appropriate discretion and respect for confidentiality requirements. This position reports to the Minnesota state director.   Location This position is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.   Responsibilities Strategic planning assistance – support coalition partners through the development of campaign plans (electoral and issue campaigns), providing technical and organizing assistance and responding to programmatic requests. Support coalition coordination by tracking organizational programs, monitoring benchmarks, providing technical assistance and identifying gaps in collective strategy. Support legislative strategy around voting rights and support partner legislative issue advocacy. Organize and facilitate coordinated and/or collaborative partner events, including coalition meetings, trainings and direct voter contact activities. Develop capacity-building opportunities for partners and work directly with the state director and data manager to assess program gaps and overlaps to maximize program impact. Work with partner organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance contact programs. This includes assisting partners in employing best practices and VAN trainings. Support the creation and development of written reports and products to tell the story of Minnesota and support the coalition. Other responsibilities as assigned.   Qualifications Required Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities. Ability to build strong relationships quickly and cultivate those relationships over the long term. Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals. Excellent organizational, time-management, and oral and written communications skills; strong writing is a must. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).   Must be a self-starter; willing to work sometimes long, irregular hours and to travel as needed. Ideal candidates will have two to four years of experience in progressive political campaigns or similar organizations. Ideal candidates will be familiar with canvass operations and VAN (Voter Activation Network). Candidates should have a spirit of service and curiosity, along with a diplomatic, professional approach to problem-solving in work with outside partners and while working internally, independently or on a team. Positive attitude and a sense of humor. Preferred Experience facilitating or working in coalitions. Knowledge of Minnesota political landscape and/or independent expenditure political campaigns. Strong VAN skills. Strong MS Office skills. Digital campaign experience.   Compensation Salary is commensurate with experience, $50,000 - $60,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision and 401(K).   To Apply Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form found at https://americavotes.org/jobs/?job_id=1c98f5d1-4137-4f21-891c-3844062e02ff . If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials. America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. We help increase the preparedness of our communities by offering courses in First Aid, CPR/AED, Babysitter’s Training, Lifeguard Training, Certified Nurse Aid Training and other certification courses. American Red Cross Health and Safety instructors are an elite group of professionals who teach valuable lifesaving skills to 12 million people each year in businesses, schools and communities. The American Red Cross is currently seeking a part-time Health & Safety Instructor in Minneapolis, MN. This is a part-time position that will be scheduled from 20-34 hours per week, with fixed scheduling on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday each week. Instructors must be available for 12-hour shifts as needed; business needs can range for coverage anywhere from 7am-10pm. Classes are from 2-6 hours long, and daily hours worked are usually 8 hours or less. Additional availability is welcome and may result in additional teaching assignments, but may not replace fixed availability (previously listed) in any given week. Instructors in this position will be required to travel routinely to all locations within the Minneapolis area (75 mile radius). Responsibilities Teaches Red Cross Health and Safety courses within their current certifications to businesses and to the community. Confirms course at least 3-5 business days before the scheduled course. Must arrive to teaching site a minimum 30 minutes before class is to begin. Supply Chain/Logistics: Responsible for maintaining, managing and storing all assigned equipment, including storage at assigned work location and transporting equipment in personal vehicle. Responsible for re-ordering all necessary equipment at least once per month and maintaining and managing an active inventory of supplies at all times. Instructors are responsible for transporting, loading/unloading, carrying and/or lifting equipment as necessary at assigned teaching locations. At conclusion of class, is responsible for the cleaning equipment according to established decontamination guidelines and reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate logistics staff member. Quality Assurance: Responsible for applying quality assurance and control programs. Integrates quality improvement activities and measures in overall service provision. Ensures that the proper safety measures are in place to protect customers and staff who participate in the training activities. Resource Management: Responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. Adheres to the financial and registration policy regarding unregistered students in Community classes. Availability: Commit to a fixed availability schedule within the scheduling software, Skedulo to meet teaching needs of the territory. Engages in regular communications with Training Specialist regarding course updates and latest changes to products/services. Actively submits unavailability requests, as necessary, in Skedulo when not available to be assigned to classes. Submits training activity and other course related records according to standard timelines. Where applicable, training and course-related records must be submitted electronically using the American Red Cross web-based learning center. The instructor is required to use the corporate email account (@Redcross.org) issued to him/her upon hire, for all American Red Cross related correspondence. Personnel Management: When an instructor’s certification is at the level of an Instructor Trainer, they may mentor or coach other instructors as a part of new instructor orientation or during instructor remediation provide supervision to instructors to ensure high quality delivery of services and products. Additional duties may include the following: Participation during Town Hall Meetings, quarterly In- Service Training, Product updates, training requirement, certification classes and approved development training. In addition instructors may need to perform light logistics such as restocking of equipment. This activity must be pre-approved by Training Specialist. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).Current certification to be an instructor in discipline is desired. Additional training and certification will be provided to qualified candidate after hire through American Red Cross Health & Safety Service courses. Once certified, the instructor must maintain current basic and instructor level certifications for the courses they have been hired to teach. Experience: Six months previous experience in education, adult training or service industry preferred. Basic computer and email skills and demonstrated ability to utilize MS Office programs Comfort and experience in using audio-visual technology (computer/LCD, PowerPoint, etc.) for educational delivery. Skills and Abilities: Must have strong presentation abilities and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate course material in a clear and understandable manner. Customer service orientation. Ability to teach effectively in an adult learning environment. Other: Flexible schedule required during the day, evening or weekends. Travel: Ability to travel regionally 50-75%. Current Driver’s License preferred. Access to reliable transportation to training sites. Essential Functions /Physical Requirements “The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to use fingers to grasp, move and manipulate small objects. The employee must use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. “ 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: We are looking for a mission-driven, community-oriented sales person to work closely with our District Manager to plan and implement effective strategies to recruit, retain and manage blood drive sponsor organizations and relationships to achieve established blood collection goals throughout St Paul and the surrounding area. This position will educate Blood Drive Sponsor chairpersons and recruitment committees in organizational requirements. Provide ongoing support to Sponsors and implement appropriate special blood donor recruitment programs. Provide follow-up accurate record keeping and support sponsor recognition. Responsibilities 1. Identify, develop and implement creative strategies to attract, manage and retain potential blood drive Sponsors and feeder groups for existing blood drives to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual collection goals. 2. Identify and apply appropriate methods to ensure efficient scheduling of blood drives by assigned Sponsors to meet blood collection goals. 3. Provide sufficient organizational and operational support to sponsor contact to ensure achievement of collection operation and annual goals. 4. Schedule and implement education programs for Sponsor contact, recruitment committees, line volunteers and volunteer telerecruiters within assigned groups to assist in meeting collection objectives and to comply with all ARCBS directives, Code of Federal Regulations, local operating procedures and other related regulatory requirements. 5. Develop a working knowledge of the community, its government, demographics and organizations. Apply that knowledge to all aspects of servicing Sponsor groups and the expansion of the blood program. 6. Coordinate activities with appropriate collections personnel to ensure a positive Sponsor and donor experience and smooth, efficient operations. 7. Maintain accurate records in Hemasphere to provide tracking and statistical data on Sponsor group performance. 8. Appropriately utilize tools, technology and strategy provided by the organization to enhance customer service, efficiency and productivity. Scope: Entry level position to the department, with one year close oversight and supervision. Actions and decisions are based on precedent, organizational need and good judgment. Responsible for recruitment of annual allogeneic blood collections specialized donor segments to meet organizational need. Lead and evaluate the work of drive operational volunteers within assigned groups/chapters. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or related field; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience required. Experience: Minimum one year related experience required. Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required. Good oral and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills is required. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. May be required to travel to sites throughout the Red Cross organization. May require the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. May include sitting for long periods of time and working under challenging conditions. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: 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. We provide almost half of the nation’s blood supply, as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. We turn compassion into action through the care we provide our blood donors, and the spirit of service we share with our colleagues. Position Summary We are seeking experienced business-to-business Sales Account Representative to cover St Paul, MN and the surrounding territories. This position will work in the territory to develop and organize new blood drive opportunities with community businesses, churches, schools and other sponsors. Sales account representatives in this fast-paced role will also work with these organizations to recruit blood donors from their respective networks. As a Sale Account Representative, you can play a direct role in our life-saving mission, ensuring that others continue to receive the gift of life! Sales Account Representative receive a base salary plus a monthly incentive for achieving performance and blood collections goals. Sales Account Representative - Responsibilities • Plan and implement effective strategies to recruit, retain and manage blood drive sponsor organizations to achieve established blood collection goals • Apply market knowledge and evaluation of community, government, demographics and competitors to identify areas for market expansion in assigned territory • Recommend overall sponsor recruitment plans and project plans for short- and long-term goal achievement • Coordinate structure, staffing, schedule and marketing necessary to reach individual drive goals • Educate and provide ongoing support to sponsors, volunteers and staff on blood drive protocol, how to recruit employee ambassadors, and expectations/requirements for the event • Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times Why the American Red Cross? We offer employee growth and development, an incomparable team spirit and a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and 401K. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, or communications OR equivalent combination of related education and experience • One year (minimum) related experience • Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs • Excellent oral and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills • A current, valid driver's license and good driving record 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Description We are hiring an enthusiastic Platelet Donation Scheduler in St. Paul, Minnesota! In this position, you will recruit prospective blood donors from a variety of sources by phoning individuals to make donation appointments, contact active, lapsed and occasional platelet and/or whole blood donors to increase the frequency of donations and increase the number of donors at fixed sites or mobile unit blood drives to meet the collections goals, positively impact the quality of service to donors and groups, increasing the availability of blood products, coordinate reminder calls, follow-up, logging of data, maintenance of records and special projects to achieve established goals. Responsibilities: 1. Contact by telephone current platelet and/or whole blood donors to recruit for donation. 2. Schedule appointments to ensure maximum number of donors are scheduled each day. 3. Follow a process and appropriate scripting for conducting a call with a donor, to ensure a consistent donor experience. 4. Maintain daily production standard, including phone calls and appointments per hour, to meet established collection goals. 5. Develop a working knowledge of donor criteria to inform donors of eligibility and reduce deferral rates. 6. Maintain accurate records of donors/groups contacted and appointments scheduled to avoid errors, poor customer relations and to ensure sufficient donor availability. 7. May work collaboratively with the fixed site recruitment manager to develop new leads and implement new donor recruitment programs to ensure an increased donor base and an adequate blood supply. 8. Perform other related duties as assigned. Platelet Donor Scheduler – Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Minimum one year of telephone and customer service or telemarketing experience required Computer experience, excellent customer service and problem-solving skills required Effective verbal communication skills, the ability to work with potentially difficult customers, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment required P hysical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Extensive use of telephone and moderate use of computer required. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of broad based recruitment strategies to attract and identify Red Cross volunteers to effectively support Regional goals and mission critical activities. This position can be located in Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, or St. Cloud. Responsibilities At the direction of the local leadership (Regional Volunteer Services Officer or Senior Recruitment Specialist): • Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics identified through the Volunteer Needs Assessment. Emphasis placed on geography, skill sets, availability and leadership experience. • Conduct face to face general and targeted recruiting activities to obtain volunteer applicants tracked to referral and approval. • Support the development and ongoing refinement of the Regional Volunteer Recruitment Plan to include both in-person and digital strategies. • Assist in identifying, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations, market segments, and populations to create a robust network and strong candidate pipeline for future needs. • Partner with assigned staff to strengthen existing relationships, and identify and evaluate prospective volunteer recruitment sources and partnerships within the Region. • Assist in evaluating and modifying recruitment strategies based on lessons learned. • Assist with maintaining accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads through the appropriate volunteer tracking tool. • Produce monthly volunteer activity status reports as directed. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent combination of related education and experience required. • Minimum three to five years related experience required. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Strong training and presentation skills. • Interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively to people of diverse backgrounds and education levels. • Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred. • Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and continuously evolving priorities effectively are required. • Recruiting experience OR the ability to effectively communicate and represent Red Cross mission and activities in a positive and realistic manner is preferred. • Other Skills: Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. • Travel: May involve travel. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Competencies • Team player • Accountability • Communication (written & oral) • Presentation skills • Building Effective Relationships • Persuasion • Confident Essential Functions/Physical Requirements 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. Will include working evenings and/or weekends occasionally. Work 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. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: CDL Driver/Phlebotomist Job Summary Union Position $20.20/hour plus $2500 Sign-On Bonus Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Phlebotomist/Bus Driver for the American Red Cross! From transporting and setting up blood collection equipment at work sites, to drawing blood from donors, as a Phlebotomist/Bus Driver with the American Red Cross you will work all aspects of blood drives at schools, offices & churches. No experience necessary —our paid training is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. To learn more about this role, watch this short video: A life-saving mission. A life-changing career. Join us. Phlebotomist/Bus Driver Job Responsibilities Balance production, donor care & quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors. Take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again Interact in a positive, proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times. The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist/Bus Driver describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Phlebotomist/Bus Driver Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are required Experience driving large vehicles strongly preferred Ability to load, drive and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodation Medical assistant or phlebotomy training preferred but not required A current, valid driver's license, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and good driving record is required. Basic computer skills are desirable DOT certification required. Must pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one year duration Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, squatting, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, and the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a Bus blood drive. This involves pushing carts up to 250 lbs, setting up beds and handling many totes containing equipment and snacks for the donors. Flexibility to work long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required Ability to travel overnight 2 nights per month Previous truck and/or bus driving experience preferred. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Apheresis Phlebotomist - Collections Specialist I – Arden Hills Donor Center Full Time, Variable Schedule including weekend and holiday rotations. Pay: $17.68/hour plus $1000 sign-on bonus. 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. We provide almost half of the nation’s blood supply, as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. Our focus is to provide compassionate patient and family-centered care both internally and externally with every person we encounter. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference?  Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? To learn more about this role, watch this short video:  A life-saving mission. A life-changing career. Join us. Job Summary Conduct donor health history screening to determine eligibility and complete the phlebotomy for the collection of manual and automated blood units. Perform blood drive support functions as assigned. Demonstrate excellence in customer service and public relations to promote a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Responsibilities 1. Comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and guidelines. 2. May perform any or all blood collection procedures (may include allogeneic, autologous, directed, therapeutic; automated red cell and platelet pheresis) donor collections. May perform all types of donor health history screening and eligibility procedures. 3. Conduct donor greeting, donor reaction care and processing and packing of blood as assigned. 4. Perform daily function checks, assemble and maintain supplies and equipment to ensure a state of readiness and to maintain compliance. 5. Function with team effort to ensure efficient donation process focused on donor and sponsor expectations. Maintain positive public relations to promote a professional image. 6. May operate ARC vehicle. May transport supplies and equipment in a state of readiness and to ensure compliance. May operate assigned vehicle according to applicable regulations. Collections Staff that is hired with DOT driving responsibilities will perform vehicle checks and complete DOT paperwork per established protocol. 7. Load, set up, maintain and tear down supplies and equipment in a state of readiness and to ensure compliance. 8. Complete required readings and training assignments by assigned deadline. 9. Perform other related duties as necessary. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified. Scope Balance production, customer service and compliance on a day-to-day basis to ensure integrity of the product and optimum donor experience. As integral link between donors and ARCBS, portray a commitment to customer service by conveying and demonstrating a consistent style of professionalism. Qualifications Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in Collections Technician II or Collection Technician III position or one-year phlebotomy experience. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Basic computer skills desirable. Ability to work a variable schedule including weekends and holidays is required. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: We are looking for a full-time Scheduler to join our Mobile Blood Drive Staff Scheduling team in St Paul, MN. This position will work to ensure that mobile blood drives throughout the North Central Region are fully staffed with phlebotomists, nurses, drivers, and supervisors to ensure blood drive success. This position will rotate on-call responsibilities within the scheduling team to cover after-hours needs, such as call-outs and last minute staff coverage. Responsibilities: 1: Schedule staff in accordance with assignment rules. May coordinate and select training sites. 2: Plan for rotation of staff for out-of-town, weekend and holiday operations. Balances workload among individuals and considers travel and overtime cost in the process. 3: Work with staff supervisors to coordinate staff vacation approvals, sick leave and other time off request based on staffing needs and policies and procedures. 4: Generate staffing reports for management, as required. 5: Routinely monitor and identify critical scheduling related indicators and trends, communicating concerns to appropriate personnel. 6: May support lodging reservations and billing arrangements as schedules dictate. 7: Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Scope: Considerable knowledge of job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of general and detailed aspects of the job. Contacts are frequently with individuals representing other departments and/or representing outside organizations. Qualifications: Education: High School or equivalent required Experience: Minimum 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of American Red Cross scheduling or staffing patterns preferred, excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective organization skills and attention to detail is required, excellent computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and/or databases are required, ability to work on a team. Travel: Travel to off-site locations may be required. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: The American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) mission is to provide care and comfort to the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. It is the impetus for the establishment of the American Red Cross (ARC). SAF at the Red Cross is a mixture of both tradition and innovation. ARC continues to provide traditional support to military families; serve in military and veterans hospitals, and conduct emergency communication. But, we also continually adapt our traditional services and create new programs to meet the needs of today’s military member, veterans and their families. The American Red Cross is currently seeking a full-time Regional Program Specialist to support the Service to the Armed Forces program in Minneapolis, MN. This is a full-time position that is classified as mobile, which requires strict medical and security clearances, as well as the condition of worldwide deployment as needed. Job Summary: 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 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 throughout the state of Minnesota . 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. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field; or relevant equivalent experience is preferred. Associate’s degree with 5 years of experience or other combination of education and experience which provides an equivalent background is acceptable. Experience: A minimum of three years related experience is required. Viable candidates must have a valid driver's license. Skills and Abilities: Requires strong computer skills. Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are required. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in an individual or team environment. The ability to balance multiple priorities is essential. Experience with American Red Cross programs and services is desired. Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol is strongly desired. Mobile position requirements: • U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport. • Mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position. • Must accept work assignments to deployment locations in or near conflict areas, where the American Red Cross is providing services to members of the military. • 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. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: We are currently seeking a Donor Site Coordinator in Arden Hills, Minnesota! Job Summary: Recruit prospective blood donors from a variety of sources by direct to donor facing and telerecruitment with individuals to make donation appointments. Serve as lead recruitment presence for a fixed site. Contact active, lapsed, platelet and occasional whole blood donors to increase the frequency of donations and increase the number of donors at fixed sites to meet the collections goals. Identify donors who can be converted to platelet, plasma, or Power Red donations based on blood type and donation history. Positively impact the quality of service to donors and groups, increasing the availability of blood products. Coordinate reminder calls, follow-up, logging of data, maintenance of records and special projects to achieve established goals. Responsibilities: Direct to donor recruitment using multiple channels to contact and schedule current platelet, plasma, and whole blood donors. Recruiter will lead face to face interactions responding quickly to donor questions or issues in a professional manner. Develop a working knowledge of donor criteria to identify and convert right type donors based on inventory, product, and marketing initiatives. Follow standard recruitment practices to ensure maximum number of donations are scheduled each day, while upselling multiple future appointments at the fixed center. Maintain updated knowledge of all red cross initiatives to present to donors and local team to meet daily production standard. May assist local team in accurate record reviews, pulling and managing donor charts from regulated system, and managing donor flow to avoid errors and poor customer services. May lead in promoting community outreach within the geographical radius of donor center Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum one year of telemarketing, sales, customer service or call center experience is required. Some college preferred. Variable schedule to include possible holidays, weekends, and evenings Effective time management and prioritization skills Computer experience, excellent customer service and problem-solving skills required Willingness to work independently or as part of a team Must be able to be managed remotely Ability to communicate and interact with all kinds of people (both externally with donors, and internally with team members and other departments) Effective phone skills i.e., well spoken, excellent active listening skills Organized Must be able to multi-task Outgoing, friendly, compassionate personality Ability to meet and/or exceed assigned goals Effective verbal and persuasive communication skills, the ability to work with potentially difficult customers, and work in a fast-paced environment is required. Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to use fingers to grasp, move and manipulate small objects. The employee must use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: We are seeking a Blood Processing Technologist to work in our fast-paced environment. Blood Processing Technologists perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing and test procedures on blood products. Blood Processing Technologists also interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. All tasks are performed in highly regulated environment. Successful Blood Processing Technologists will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times. Learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have in their communities in this short video: The Men and Women Behind Our Mission If you share our passion for helping people, then join us in this excellent career opportunity. Blood Processing Technologist - Responsibilities •Perform and interpret various testing procedures on blood products for patients’ use at area hospitals •Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies •Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping •Perform the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products. Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately •Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you process meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused. •Remain flexible to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals •Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Blood Processing Technologist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications Associates degree in science, Medical Laboratory Technician (certified through American Society of Clinical Pathology); or Associate’s degree in science plus three years’ experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience Physical requirements may include standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. The ability to lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. You may work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Traveling Phlebotomist Union Position - $16.16/hour plus $1000 sign-on bonus Monday – Friday Schedule Phlebotomy Position Summary Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Phlebotomist for the American Red Cross! From transporting and setting up blood collection equipment at work sites, to drawing blood from donors, as a Phlebotomist-Driver with the American Red Cross you will work all aspects of blood drives at schools, offices & churches throughout the Stearns County and the surrounding counties. No experience necessary—our paid training is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. No experience necessary —our paid training is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. To learn more about this role, watch this short video:  A life-saving mission. A life-changing career. Join us. Phlebotomist Job Responsibilities Balance production, donor care & quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors. Take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again Interact in a positive, proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Phlebotomist Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are required Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodation Medical assistant or phlebotomy training preferred but not required A current, valid driver's license and good driving record is required Basic computer skills are desirable 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. All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive. This involves loading/unloading of vehicles, pushing carts up to 250 lbs, setting up beds and handling many totes containing equipment and snacks for the donors.  Flexibility to work long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. 2-3 nights per week of overnight travel is required. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Phlebotomy Position Summary Full Time, Union, $16.16/hour plus $1000 sign-on bonus. Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Phlebotomist for the American Red Cross! From transporting and setting up blood collection equipment at work sites, to drawing blood from donors, as a Phlebotomist-Driver with the American Red Cross you will work all aspects of blood drives at schools, offices & churches throughout the Southern & Southwestern part of Minnesota area and the surrounding areas. No experience necessary—our paid training is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. To learn more about this role, watch this short video A life-saving mission. A life-changing career. Join us. No experience necessary —our paid training is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. Phlebotomist Job Responsibilities Balance production, donor care & quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors. Take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again Interact in a positive, proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Phlebotomist Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are required Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodation Medical assistant or phlebotomy training preferred but not required A current, valid driver's license and good driving record is required Basic computer skills are desirable 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. All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive. This involves loading/unloading of vehicles, pushing carts up to 250 lbs, setting up beds and handling many totes containing equipment and snacks for the donors.  Flexibility to work long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. 2 - 3 nights per week of Overnight travel is required. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: The Disaster Program Specialist (DPS) is responsible for either providing functional expertise to the Disaster Program Manager (DPM) and Volunteer Leadership at a territory or regional level, or, taking full cycle responsibility to provide service delivery programs within a subset of the Disaster Program Managers assigned geography and under the supervision and authority of the DPM. The DPS will accomplish this responsibility largely through the support, development and operational guidance of a team of trained volunteer leaders, volunteers and partners, as well as participate in the implementation and development of initiatives to increase Red Cross visibility through program/service delivery. These functions are performed under the direction of the Disaster Program Manager with technical support from the region and division. This position reports directly to the Disaster Program Manager and will work closely with, and receives technical guidance from program support functions at the regional level. The DPS may serve in capacity as Disaster Program Manager when the DPM is unavailable. Responsibilities 1. Program Service Development & Support: Facilitates in and supports the development and implementation of strategies, initiatives, tools, plans, processes and procedures within a functional area, or oversees the full disaster cycle, through the development of volunteer leadership. Analyzes opportunities for improved program service and recommends to DPM for implementation. Functional areas may include: Mass Care, Client Casework, Health & Mental Health Services, Logistics, Information Management & Situational Awareness, Partnerships & Emergency Management, Workforce Development, Preparedness, General Volunteer Support & Engagement, or Home Fire Campaign. If providing full-cycle management, the DPS will manage the implementation of the disaster services program in an assigned geographic territory that is a sub-territory of the supervising DPM’s jurisdiction. The DPS will accomplish this through the support, development and operational guidance of a team of trained volunteer leaders, volunteers, and partners that will stand ready to deliver the services of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs in the assigned sub-territory. Implements assigned programs or services to meet the programmatic goals of DCS within the region. This position operates as part of a regional Disaster Cycle Services team and may be called to support local preparation, response and recovery activities as well as maintaining government partnerships with assigned territory. Additionally, the DPS assists with a broader division and national network of disaster responders and will be asked to help with deployments and relief operation activity outside their immediate region. This may include physical deployment to impacted communities. 2. Volunteer Program Management, Engagement and Support: Engages and develops a primarily volunteer team responsible for the implementation of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs in the local area. Ensures the development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers in each of the assigned program support functional areas of the disaster cycle in order to meet the needs of the assigned geography. 3. Local Planning, Training Development, Community Outreach: Develops and participates in local planning and exercises. Develops and conducts training, including exercises called by local partners Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, Emergency Management Agencies and Local Emergency Planning Committees (VOADs, EMAs and LEPCs). May evaluate and report effectiveness of program or service. Prepares recommendations for continuous improvement. Serves as the Red Cross thought leader as needed with local level with government and other agencies and organizations involved in disaster. Key representative of Red Cross in the community, interfacing with local officials and developing plans with community leaders. Ensures activities are in compliance with regional and national procedures and policies. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with social services or service/program delivery. Ability to coordinate staff and volunteer activities. Ability to interpret program trends, results, and related data to formulate recommendations. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem solving. Management Experience: Minimum of 6 months to one year supervisory experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Develops project plans & budgets. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of program or service. Demonstrated ability in creating presentations and developing training modules. Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrated analytical and decision- making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management. Additionally, this position requires ability for planning, public speaking, project management and process improvement. Individual must be customer oriented, organized, and able to operate with an orientation toward solutions with an external focus, and team orientation. Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws. Must be able to perform all assigned responsibilities under “grey sky” requirements. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all American Red Cross finance policies and procedures are followed as related to the scope of work activity. All full time disaster employees must be willing and able to be deployed, as needed. Travel: May involve travel Other Requirements: Upon employment, must be able to learn and become proficient in: ARC programs and procedures Volunteer Management Financial Management Cultural Competency Emergency Management Practices Community Government Partnerships Supply chain and warehousing Disaster technical expertise Essential Functions/Physical Requirements 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 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. This position is an exposure determination 0 in view of the fact that normal work involves no exposure to blood or blood components and/or human body fluids or tissue samples as a result of splashes, spills, and/or needlesticks or performance of or assistance in first aid. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights