Regional Program Specialist – Military Deployments

American Red Cross; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible FS

Paid time off starting at 15 days a yr

Holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability Insurance

Service Awards

Job summary

American Red Cross seeks a Regional Program Specialist - Reserve to support Services to the Armed Forces and International Services programs. You will manage deployments, coordinate emergency communications, and oversee volunteer engagement on mobile teams across diverse environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, with strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field.
• Experience: A minimum of five years 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.
• Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol is strongly desired.
• Experience with American Red Cross programs and services is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate emergency communication messages and related support services to military members and families.
• Monitor service delivery outcomes and ensure accurate documentation and reporting of program activities.
• Build relationships with military leadership, command staff, and installation partners.
• Manage all phases of the volunteer engagement cycle and mentor leadership volunteers.
• Supervise volunteer service delivery teams to ensure strong program impact and alignment with mission needs.
• Deploy as part of SAF Mobile Team for six-month overseas assignments and maintain deployment readiness.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field

Tools

Volunteer Connection

Job description

American Red Cross seeks a Regional Program Specialist - Reserve to support Services to the Armed Forces and International Services programs. You will manage deployments, coordinate emergency communications, and oversee volunteer engagement on mobile teams across diverse environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, with strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.