Senior Associate
Company Name:
American Red Cross
Position Type:
Full-time
Summary
:
The Senior Associate will assist in the creation of programs, products, and services for nationwide implementation to mobilize communities around disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, and work with other program development units to ensure that those programs capture the tools and processes needed to mobilize the community.
Specific functions of this position include providing research and program development support through writing of concept papers, analysis of data (both qualitative and quantatitive), and production of program elements, products and tools. The Program Associate will also provide techincal assistance to regions on how to utizlie the tools and guideance for their local communities.
In addition, the Program Associate will support the ongoing implementation of a grant building a regional resilience network in the Gulf Coast.
Duties include
:
Assist in the creation of a strategy and program elements needed to mobilize the community around disaster preparedness, response and recovery in communities nationwide.
Determine effective and efficient solutions to incorporate mobilization strategy and tactics in preparedness, response, and recovery efforts throughout the American Red Cross.
Identify approaches to increase the number and proportion of local volunteers engaged in preparedness, response, and recovery year over year.
Collaborate with other disaster cycle functions inside and outside the organization to develop a comprehensive approach to community mobilization around disaster.
Review the literature, identify best practices to support mobilize strategy.
Support large-scale relief operations activities when required.
Convene and facilitate meetings for consensus building, coordination, joint planning and implementation of preparedness activities.
Liaison between community actors; establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, schools, businesses and general public.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
:
Bachelor's degree required.
5-7 years related experience.
Extensive experience in working at the local community level.
Experience planning and implementing community and or regional projects.
Capacity to innovate and integrate new strategies in regional context.
Ability to work with diverse opinions and reach consensus.
Understanding of disaster cycle preferred.
Knowledge of local area a plus.
Ability to follow prescribed procedures.
Knowledge of Red Cross tools and services preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in use of technology.
Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
Good organizational skills are a must.
Good team player.
Must possess cultural sensitivity.
Location : Washington, DC
Travel : Regular travel across the region; several out of town trips possible
Time : 40 hours per week
Duration : 1 year
Company Description:
At The American Red Cross, our humanitarian mission connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring that our people, programs, and services reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve. By joining the Red Cross, you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Our dedicated staff are crucial to the Red Cross and the delivery of our mission.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
American Red Cross
Position Type:
Full-time
Summary
:
The Senior Associate will assist in the creation of programs, products, and services for nationwide implementation to mobilize communities around disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, and work with other program development units to ensure that those programs capture the tools and processes needed to mobilize the community.
Specific functions of this position include providing research and program development support through writing of concept papers, analysis of data (both qualitative and quantatitive), and production of program elements, products and tools. The Program Associate will also provide techincal assistance to regions on how to utizlie the tools and guideance for their local communities.
In addition, the Program Associate will support the ongoing implementation of a grant building a regional resilience network in the Gulf Coast.
Duties include
:
Assist in the creation of a strategy and program elements needed to mobilize the community around disaster preparedness, response and recovery in communities nationwide.
Determine effective and efficient solutions to incorporate mobilization strategy and tactics in preparedness, response, and recovery efforts throughout the American Red Cross.
Identify approaches to increase the number and proportion of local volunteers engaged in preparedness, response, and recovery year over year.
Collaborate with other disaster cycle functions inside and outside the organization to develop a comprehensive approach to community mobilization around disaster.
Review the literature, identify best practices to support mobilize strategy.
Support large-scale relief operations activities when required.
Convene and facilitate meetings for consensus building, coordination, joint planning and implementation of preparedness activities.
Liaison between community actors; establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, schools, businesses and general public.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
:
Bachelor's degree required.
5-7 years related experience.
Extensive experience in working at the local community level.
Experience planning and implementing community and or regional projects.
Capacity to innovate and integrate new strategies in regional context.
Ability to work with diverse opinions and reach consensus.
Understanding of disaster cycle preferred.
Knowledge of local area a plus.
Ability to follow prescribed procedures.
Knowledge of Red Cross tools and services preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in use of technology.
Ability to be flexible and multi-task.
Good organizational skills are a must.
Good team player.
Must possess cultural sensitivity.
Location : Washington, DC
Travel : Regular travel across the region; several out of town trips possible
Time : 40 hours per week
Duration : 1 year
Company Description:
At The American Red Cross, our humanitarian mission connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring that our people, programs, and services reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve. By joining the Red Cross, you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Our dedicated staff are crucial to the Red Cross and the delivery of our mission.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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