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American Red Cross Disaster Responder in New York, New York
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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!
We are currently seeking a part-time (minimum 8 hrs./week), on-call Responder to work in our New York, NY location. Shifts are variable--days, nights, weekend or overnight. MUST have valid Driver's License and be comfortable driving a large van.
Must have open, variable availability (will not work for someone with a full-time, 40 hours/week job). Prefer someone residing in one of the 5 Boroughs.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Under general supervision, the Responder coordinates and serves as a resource for daily operations of a program or service. Act as a liaison between program or service and its internal and external partners. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Specific responsibilities: Respond to disaster-related incidents and provide services to clients.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:
Implement and coordinate the day-to-day functions that support program or service operations.
Develop workable program or service implementation plans.
Support leadership in coordinating casework activities. Respond to general inquiries.
Participate on small scale projects which require researching issues, information, data collection, and development of recommendations.
Support leadership in coordinating educational and outreach programs.
Participate in recruitment, orientation and training activities for volunteers.
Independently resolve minor problems and issues which may impact program or service delivery or outcomes.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: High School or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness. Prioritize and plan work activities. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Maintain confidentiality and work with integrity and ethics. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work on a team.
NOTE: Must pass a preliminary evaluation requirement following a probationary training period.
Travel: Will involve field work. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
The salary range for this position is (New York): $24.50
Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.
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.
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 (https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html) to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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