SAF/IS Regional Program Specialist - RESERVE

American Red Cross; Germany Township (PA); Remote; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization is seeking an individual for a remote-based role involving overseas deployment to support military personnel. Key responsibilities include emergency communications and volunteer management. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in related fields. The role requires U.S. citizenship and readiness to work in various environments. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and paid leave.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.
• At minimum, three years of related experience required.
• Driver’s license with good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency communications services between military personnel and their families.
• Develop, implement, and support morale and welfare programs.
• Assist in supervision of volunteer staff and HR functions.

Skills

Emergency communications

Relationship management

Volunteer management

Deployment readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Join the American Red Cross as part of SAF/IS Reserve, an elite workforce of mobile employees deployed to overseas locations to support military personnel and DOD civilians. This remote-based role involves a time commitment of approximately 6 months deployed overseas, with possible locations including Kuwait, Djibouti, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Lithuania. Deployment occurs twice a year; the next anticipated deployment is in 2026. Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States or US Territories to be considered for deployment.

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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 (e.g., hospital visits, canteen functions, internet lounges, libraries, distribution of donated items, fun runs, and other events).
• Relationship Management with Military Command Structure: Represent the American Red Cross and promote programs and services on the installation by ensuring effective working relationships with military command structures.
• Volunteer Management: Assist in supervision of volunteer staff and management of HR functions including recruitment, training, utilization, evaluation, and recognition in line with ARC policies; help ensure volunteer staff diversity reflects the population served.
• Deployment Readiness: Reservists are required to deploy and maintain readiness at all times. Readiness certification requires:

• Deployment Familiarization Training on military culture and protocols, command relationships, do’s & don’ts while deployed and scenario-based situations.
• Advanced leadership training and advanced casework training must be completed.
• Annual recertification to ensure continued readiness.
• Regular meetings with senior leadership to ensure readiness and ability to backfill OCONUS SAF-IS Mobile and Reserve positions as needed.
• Site-specific training with current deployment location personnel.
• Additional deployment medical requirements must be met.
• Must obtain a no-fee passport prior to deployment and a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) upon arrival.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport.
• Worldwide mobility is an essential function of this position; must be willing to work anywhere in the world, including conflict areas.
• Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military.
• May be required to wear military uniforms and work in harsh and stressful environments in conflict areas.
• Must be ready to deploy when called upon as part of SAF/IS Mobile Reservist duties.

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.
• Experience: At minimum, three years of related experience required.
• Driver’s license with good driving record required.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $47,900–$50,000. Deployment and Readiness Incentives are available while deployed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO starting at 15 days/year (varies by job type and tenure)
• 11 paid holidays (core and floating)
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance (short and long term)
• Service awards and recognition

Additional Information

If selected for this role, deployment will take place in 2026 or beyond. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered under applicable fair chance laws. Interested in volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more about our volunteer opportunities. To view EEOC rights, see the Summary of Rights.