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? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! 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 efforts and activities of volunteer programs and services to ensure availability of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs and meet objectives. Strengthens and grows programs and services that will meet the operational needs within resource constraints. Directs and oversees the work assignments and performance of staff and volunteers. Implements and executes strategy, manages processes, cultivates relationships and ensures coordinated outreach and partnerships within the American Red Cross organization and external constituents. Serves as a subject-matter-expert (SME) for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Lead multiple programs/services (i.e. volunteer recruitment and engagement) for a division or lead a single program/service (i.e. volunteer engagement or recruitment) at a national scale. Oversees implementation for large-scale single programs/services or multiple smaller-scale programs/services. 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. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Develop, implement and execute strategy within area of responsibility to advance volunteer services. Oversee risk management issues specific to volunteer services. Lead and empower a team to implement and execute streamlined, flexible, effective programs, activities, systems and processes. Ensure goals are set, monitored and realized including attainment of national standards. Responsible for the management of volunteer and paid staff including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success. Design and monitor effective metrics. Collect data and present key performance indicators and updates to management. Build relationships and collaborate with internal partners, staff, volunteers, community, and external organizations. Work with internal partners to implement strategies for strengthening the Red Cross brand, ensure communication and a consistent experience for volunteers across all lines of service. Serve as a resource to volunteers and internal partners and lead efforts to maximize involvement, efficiency and institutionalization of volunteer support. Ensure that strategic partnerships are maximized to support relevant lines of service throughout the organization. Lead project/program implementations. May have budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for grant coordination duties in contract-funded programs. Scope: Interpret and administer policies, process, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate units. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience. Management Experience: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required. Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively implement programs. Ability to work on a team. Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively, assimilate information quickly, analyze problems and implement solutions appropriately. Ability to work independently while developing and motivating a functioning team as well as have excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of staff, volunteers and donors. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including training, presentation and negotiating skills. * 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. 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): KNOWING THE RECRUITING PROCESS LEAD, MOTIVATE AND ENGAGE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM MATRIX MGMT IS IMPORTANT. GO ABOVE & BEYOND RESULTS FOCUSED AND METRIX DRIVEN. HR BACKGROUND RECRUITING BACKGROUND WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS MANAGING STAFF LEADERSHIP 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 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. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights 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 depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good. The American Red Cross is committed to excellence in service through diversity and inclusion. You will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. We celebrate the distinct differences that make us unique, and we foster work environments that recognize the diverse needs of our people. We need people who want to contribute their individual talents to help their neighbors locally, across the country, and around the world. As a leading humanitarian organization in the nation, the American Red Cross embeds principles of diversity and inclusion in all we do to fulfill our mission in a manner that is culturally competent and that deeply values and respects all humankind.