SAF/IS Regional Program Specialist - RESERVE

American Red Cross; Town of Naples (NY); Remote; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization is seeking SAF/IS Reservists who will provide vital support to military personnel and their families. This remote role involves a commitment of approximately 6 months deployed overseas. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least three years of related experience. Comprehensive benefits, including medical plans and 401K matching, are offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

PTO starting at 15 days a year

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience required.
• A current, valid driver's license with a good driving record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency communications services between military personnel and their families.
• Develop and support morale and welfare programs on installations.
• Supervise volunteer staff and manage HR functions.

Skills

Emergency Communications

Volunteer Management

Relationship Management

Training and Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Join the American Red Cross as 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. This is a remote-based role with a time commitment of approximately 6 months deployed overseas. Possible deployment locations include Kuwait, Djibouti, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Lithuania. Deployment occurs twice a year with the next anticipated deployment in 2026. Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States or US Territories to be considered for deployment.

Position and Deployment

SAF/IS Reservists assist in delivering 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. Reservists are an elite workforce required to deploy on 6-month rotations, serving alongside military members in designated theaters of operation around the world. Reservists must be ready to deploy when called upon and must meet and maintain specific medical and readiness requirements.

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, including hospital visits, canteen functions, internet lounges, libraries, distribution of donated items, fun runs and other events.
• Relationship Management with Military Command Structure: Represent the Red Cross and promote programs and services on the installation by maintaining effective relationships with the military command structure.
• Volunteer Management: Assist in supervising volunteer staff and managing HR functions including recruitment, training, utilization, evaluation, and recognition in line with ARC policies; help ensure volunteer staff diversity.
• Deployment Readiness: Reservists are required to deploy and maintain readiness at all times. To maintain annual readiness certification, requirements include:

• 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.
• All trainings must be recertified annually to ensure continued readiness.
• Upon activation for deployment, employees will meet with senior leadership to ensure readiness and to backfill OCONUS SAF-IS Mobile and Reserve positions as needed.
• Additional site-specific training with current deployed staff is required.
• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, community organization, social or health sciences, or a related field; or relevant equivalent experience required.

Experience: At minimum, three years of related experience required.

Management Experience: N/A

Licenses/Other: A current, valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

Salary range for this position is $47,900 - $50,000 plus Deployment and Readiness Incentives while deployed. If selected, 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 for employment in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

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