Service to the Armed Forces Specialist - Scott AFB

* Builds strong 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* Builds community presence through enhancing marketing opportunities with local Armed Forces Network, utilization of social media platforms, and leveraging local base advertising opportunities to spread the Red Cross Mission and service.* Provides supervision of volunteer Service Delivery staff.* Coordinates services to military treatment facilities and VA hospitals through rehabilitation programs, material assistance, resiliency training and morale items and support.* Ensures community outreach, to include command meetings and education briefings, presentations, or workshops* Ensures a strong military community outreach program and implementation of special events and projects in support of SAF/IS U.S. initiatives.* Manages support services to military members and their families to include family follow-up information and referrals, and other related services.* Provides support for the emergency communications center with local information, as appropriate.* Develops outreach strategies aimed at promoting International Services U.S. programs to the community and ensuring the local community is aware of what programs and services are available.* Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field is required; or related equivalent experience.* 5 years minimum related experience in program management or related field is required.* 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.* Ability to balance multiple priorities is essential.* Completes all trainings and requirements to maintain casework proficiency, to include working shifts and participating in readiness drills.* Responds to emergency, surge, and disaster situations, as needed.* Maintain all medical and security requirements* Engage in annual deployment familiarization program to include trainings and meetings* When activated to deploy, participate in additional trainings and meetings to prepare for deployment* U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.* Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and an essential function of this position.* Must accept work assignments anywhere in the world, including conflict areas, where the American Red Cross is providing services to members of the military and their families.* 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.* Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.* **Adaptability:** Successful candidates must adjust to new situations quickly and have the ability to tackle the challenges these situations present.* **Independent Problem Solving:** Successful candidates are capable of handling high-pressure situations by knowing who to engage in dialogue and up with actionable solutions* **Teamwork:** Successful candidates have the ability to collaborate with team members, volunteers, and military personnel to achieve SAF/IS mission.* **Servant Leader:** Successful candidates must be leaders who out others and the mission first. Someone who understands that deployment is a hardship, and our mission is to support our military personnel in uncomfortable situations and circumstances.* Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol.* Experience with American Red Cross programs and services is strongly.When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have **mentors who empower your growth** along a purposeful career path. You **align your life’s work with an ongoing mission** that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re **cared for with generous compensation and benefits**. You **join a community that respects who you are** away from work as much as what you do while at work. #J-18808-Ljbffr The American National Red Cross