Senior Director, Regional Disaster Programs

Job Description:

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):

Oversee, through a team to include Directors, the implementation of the disaster services program throughout the region in alignment with established metrics. Ensure employees and volunteers within a region are assigned specific relationship management responsibilities with key emergency management staff, non-governmental organizations and corporate/organizations supporting disaster services (i.e., account management). Serve during times of disaster in an operational leadership role for any scale of disaster. Participate in a leadership role on larger operations for region, division, or nationwide. Responsible for government partnerships, measurement and evaluation, information provision, preparation, and response management. Drivers for this work include the number of municipalities within its coverage area, the amount and complexity of program activity, presence of significant grant funding, geography, risk, population, frequency of events, and regional structure. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

1: Serve as the Regional Red Cross thought leader and ensure interface with government entities, organizations, and other leadership entities in the field of emergency services, disaster policy and operations, and community resiliency.

2: Mobilize the community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Meet the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders.

3: Execute a comprehensive regional response when required. Serve during times of disaster as the operational leadership for the region for any scale of disaster. Participate in a leadership role on larger operations for region, division, or nationwide.

4: Oversee a team responsible for the implementation of disaster services programs throughout the region. Ensure disaster services are delivered in a rapid and accessible manner in order to meet the urgent needs of our clients. Oversee a team through subordinate Director staff which may include hiring, assigning work, coordinating, training, coaching, and evaluating performance of staff. Oversight may include Service to Armed Forces and International Services programs depending on the structure of the region.

5: Develop and support disaster volunteers who are the primary workforce. Drive the development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers in order to meet the needs of the Region, State and Division.

6: Oversee the implementation of the disaster services program in alignment with established metrics.

7: Responsible for government partnerships, measurement and evaluation, information provision, preparation, and response management.

Scope: Establish policies appropriate for the function. Interpret and recommend modifications to company-wide policies and practices. Job level is also determined by additional factors including regional disaster risk assessment, which contributes to job complexity.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: 7 years of management experience

A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Skills & Abilities: Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem solving, leadership, partnership management. Proven ability with data analysis, planning, technical writing, public speaking, project management, data entry and management, and process improvement. Must be analytical, customer oriented, flexible, organized, and able to operate with an orientation toward solutions, an external focus, and team orientation. Familiarity with Program guidance and standards required. Proficiency in standard office technology tools such as cell phone, laptop, internet cards, and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to work on a team.

Travel: Travel is required.

* Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

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.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

Growing and developing workforce.

Leadership and management experience.

Proven track record of leading people.

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 + Holidays

* 401K with 5% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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