SAF/IS Regional Program Specialist - Reserve

American Red Cross; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SAF/IS Regional Program Specialist to join their mission-driven team. This role involves providing essential support to military personnel and their families through emergency communications and morale programs. As part of a humanitarian network, you will have the opportunity to deploy overseas, making a significant impact on lives in various locations. With a commitment to employee welfare, the organization offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans and paid family leave. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO starting at 15 days

11 paid holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability Insurance

Short + Long Term Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of related experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency communications services to military personnel and families.
• Develop and support morale and welfare programs.

Skills

Emergency Communications

Relationship Management

Volunteer Management

Deployment Readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Relevant equivalent experience

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

SAF/IS Regional Program Specialist - Reserve

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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?

Job Description
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

The American Red Cross is hiring SAF/IS Reserve employees to join our elite workforce of mobile employees to deploy to overseas locations in support of military personnel and DOD civilians. Possible deployment locations are Kuwait, Djibouti, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Lithuania.
This overseas Reserve deployment occurs twice a year with the next anticipated deployment in 2026. These positions are remote based with a time commitment of approximately 6 months of being deployed overseas. Candidates may reside any location in the United States or US Territories to be considered for deployment.

Requirements
SAF/IS Reservist assist in the delivery of American Red Cross programs and services to meet the needs of United States military members, veterans, and their families in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. Requirements for Reserve employment includes the following:

• Must be a U.S. citizen 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Emergency Communications: Provide emergency communications services between military personnel and their families.
• Morale & Welfare: Develop, implement, and support morale and welfare programs on installations.
• Relationship Management with Military Command Structure: Represent the American Red Cross and promote programs and services on the installation.
• Volunteer Management: Assists in the supervision of volunteer staff and management of all related human resource functions.
• Deployment Readiness: Reservists are required to deploy and maintain readiness at all times.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or related field; or relevant equivalent experience is required.
Experience: At minimum, three years of related experience required.
A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Benefits For You
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

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.