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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!

NOTE: The deadline to apply for this dynamic opportunity is May 10th, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The Senior Vice President, International Services/Service to the Armed Forces provides executive leadership to the overall organizational direction, strategy, development and implementation process of key mission deliverables involving departmental or cross-functional teams. The Senior VP, International Services (IS)/Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) plans and directs schedules and monitor budget/spending and also monitors the project/program from initiation through delivery. The Senior VP IS/SAF organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion on schedule and within budget constraints. The Senior VP IS/SAF selects, develops and evaluates personnel and provides support, development and/or leadership guidance to all staff and volunteers.

This is a remote position where the preferred candidate can reside anywhere in the United States. Travel: 25% for in-person meetings and to deploy as needed.

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

• Determine departmental strategies and priorities that support organizational goals and objectives. Ensure appropriate implementation and execution of specific strategies.

• Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders including government officials and other senior executives to build partnerships in order to leverage resources for greater mission and programmatic impact. Represent organization at internal and external events/meetings as appropriate.

• Develop and oversee management of departmental budget; and provide direction to senior managers on the overall human resources responsibilities and activities of one or more functional areas, divisions, groups or service areas through senior managers who have overall responsibility for the successful operation of those assigned areas.

• Develop business unit policies and authorize their implementation.

• Ensure consistent delivery of established programs, quality and growth of programs and the integration with other business units or organizational programs. Review to ensure progress is being accomplished towards overall objectives. Make change recommendations based on business needs and modify methodology as required to obtain objectives.

• Ensure compliance with appropriate organization policies and applicable rules and regulations.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Master's degree in business required.

• Experience: Minimum 15 years of related experience in government, NGO, military or humanitarian organizations or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• Management Experience: 15 years of management experience.

• Demonstrated experience working in multi-cultural/international environments.

• Must have the ability to develop strategies, prioritize and implement initiatives effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff to accomplish objectives in a difficult and rapidly changing environment.

• Experience building and deepening relationships with partners and donors.

• KEY COMPETENCIES: Data Analysis/Metrics, Business Acumen, Dealing with Ambiguity, Organizational Savvy, Intellectual Curiosity, Building Effective Relationships, Communications, Teamwork.

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

• Experience and comfort working in a highly matrixed organization with strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills and an ability to navigateand lead through ambiguity.

• Experience with international humanitarian law, disaster response and preparedness and public health programs.

• Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol.

• Knowledge of Red Cross programs, policies, procedures, and systems, both for the American Red Cross and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

*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).

PAY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000.

NOTE: The deadline to apply for this dynamic opportunity is May 10th, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 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.

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