Regional Program Specialist, SAF/IS (Overseas Deployment)

American Red Cross; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a highly adaptable Regional Program Specialist - Reserve to support Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) and International Services programs. This role requires deployment to U.S.

military installations, with six-month overseas assignments and remote training in between deployments. You will manage program delivery, volunteer engagement, and community outreach, coordinating with military partners and Red Cross leadership to ensure mission success while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the volunteer engagement cycle: recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, recognition, and offboarding.
• Coordinate deployment readiness and support mobile deployments for SAF/IS programs.
• Build strong and sustained relationships with military leadership, command staff, and installation partners.
• Oversee service delivery, program reporting and collaboration with Red Cross leadership for deployment feedback.

Skills

Program management

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Military culture familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a highly adaptable Regional Program Specialist - Reserve to support Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) and International Services programs. This role requires deployment to U.S.

military installations, with six-month overseas assignments and remote training in between deployments. You will manage program delivery, volunteer engagement, and community outreach, coordinating with military partners and Red Cross leadership to ensure mission success while maintaining