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Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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: The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The American Red Cross is the foremost volunteer emergency service organization in the United States with more than 590 chapters nationwide. We are currently seeking an Executive Coordinator to work in our Medford or Worcester, MA location. Job Summary: The Executive Coordinator provides complex administrative support to a department, group or program. Prepare reports and various correspondences. Administers projects, programs, and/or processes applicable to the unit. Analyzes unit operating practices and recommends revisions to improve established procedures. May serve as an administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Specific responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the Regional Executive Officer; calendar management; meeting set-up and logistics; project management. Responsibilities: 1: Perform a variety of complex administrative duties, with little supervision and exercising confidentiality. Prepare and maintain memos, records, reports, data or correspondence for management or staff review. Reviews correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices. May develop high-level presentations and/or spreadsheet reports and run specialized queries from department database. 2: Initiate, prepare, and edit written materials, correspondence, and reports using various software and/or database management applications. 3: Compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations supporting functional area or business unit/project by utilizing specific database or software applications. 4: May administer a particular project involving operational issues and compile results and findings for management review. May participate as a department representative on a cross-functional project team or serve as a project manager for an intra-department project. 5: May provide functional supervision to clerical/administrative staff assigned to unit. Qualifications: Education: High School or equivalent required. Experience: Minimum 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient typing skills required. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures that relate to operations within assigned organizational unit is preferred. Ability to prepare and edit complex documents is preferred. Ability to work on a team. Travel: None or very little. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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: 1. Relationship development: Develops effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, government and foundation representatives to nurture their connections to ARC. May oversee collaboration with internal communications and marketing groups for strategies and materials. 2. Provides leadership and guidance to assigned event chairs and committees. Directs the activities of and serves as the primary staff liaison to the volunteer committees for assigned chapter special events. Provides staff support and leadership to event chairs and related committees formed to help secure sponsors and participants. 3. Event planning project development: Creates and collaborates with other development staff on special events project plans & participates in budget development. Monitors event outcomes including revenue and expenses and results in order to increase special event program growth. Manages implementation, and production of all fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics. Coordinates activities and formulates strategies related to event program. Assesses outcome of each event and makes recommendations for improvements. Responsible for meeting Special Events revenue goals. 4. Events Material Development: Collaborates with Communications and Marketing to develop materials related to events including media releases and photo sessions. Also handles interviews. 5. Provides volunteer or staff work direction: Directs the work of development volunteers or staff regarding administrative support duties including recording and tracking donor invoices, acknowledgement correspondence, mass mailings, thank you letters, support at the event, etc. May hire, train, coach, counsel and evaluate performance of volunteers or give significant recommendations as to those supervisory actions. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Experience: Minimum 3 years of proven experience and documented success in events planning and/or management. Management Experience: Prefer minimum 6 months of supervisory experience. Skills and Abilities: Leadership ability with exemplary interpersonal, verbal, listening and written communication skills. Partners internally and externally with others to develop the organization; open, friendly and comfortable with diverse groups; networks effectively and establishes long-term relationships with the community. Works successfully on teams and strives for optimum results; resolves conflict; promotes cooperation, commitment, momentum and pride; puts success of team above own interests. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Capable of directing and working effectively with donors, volunteers, staff and committees in a wide range of activities while under pressure and/or deadlines. Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Travel: May involve travel. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. *LI-POST 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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: The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The American Red Cross is the foremost volunteer emergency service organization in the United States with more than 590 chapters nationwide. We are seeking a Regional Communications Specialist to support our Massachusetts Region. Can be based in the Medford, Dedham or Worcester office. We are looking for a copy writing, content-creating superstar who wants to help tell stories. Must enjoy pushing up your sleeves to execute communications projects. The Regional Communications Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment to help tell the many stories of the American Red Cross and the work of our 90% volunteer workforce. Job Summary: The Regional Communications Specialist is r esponsible for carrying out communication activities in the region as defined by the Regional Communication Director. The Specialist supports the strategic communication direction in the region in order to promote the full mission of the Red Cross in local communities. The Specialist leads and manages a volunteer team and is responsible for raising the visibility of local chapters to promote Red Cross fundraising and service delivery efforts across all lines of Red Cross business. Responsibilities: 1. Support strategic communication plan for the region. 2. Act as a local media spokesperson at the direction of the Director or work with local chapter executives to assign an appropriate spokesperson or media representative. 3. Develop and distribute press materials, including press releases, talking points, op-eds, letters to the editor for local events and initiatives and during regional disaster responses. 4. Assist in developing and carrying out a social media strategy for the territory. 5. Assist in maintaining, either directly or through volunteers, social media platforms consistent with the strategy. 6. Develop photo and video content for local social media and web platforms. 7. Localize national developed materials and ensure distribution of nationally developed press materials and toolkits to all chapters in the region. 8. Maintain a media distribution list for the region. 9. Maintain positive relationships with members of the local media in the region or work with chapter executives and other staff to maintain those relationships. 10. Maintain relationships with chapter executives in the region. 11. Proactively pitch positive local media stories within the region. 12. Work with the Director to develop materials for crisis or reputation management issues. 13. Assist the Director in leading and managing a group of public affairs volunteers in the region. 14. Participate in disaster public affairs deployments beyond the region and be a resource when disaster operations exceed the capacity of other regions in the same division. 15. At the direction of the regional Director, may act as the Public Affairs manager for region led responses. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field or combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Experience: 3-5 years of experience managing a social media program in a professional environment. Demonstrated proficiency using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest in a professional environment. Demonstrates strong project management skills. Experience leading a team of people is essential. Experience working in or with a Red Cross chapter is highly preferred. Fluency in Spanish or other languages is a plus. Management Experience: 6 months – 1 year supervisory experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: The candidate should also be creative, a strong team player and possess the ability to work in fast paced, quickly changing environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully and professional interact with the public through social media are essential. Must be able to multitask, meet deadlines and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the Region and National Headquarters. Should also be creative, a strong team player and possess the ability to work in fast paced, quickly changing environment. Excellent media skills, the ability to identify a newsworthy story and the ability to write effectively and quickly are also highly valued in this position. Proficiency with various social media platforms and the ability to produce content for those sites is a must. Experience with Constant Contact, Hootsuite, Social Studio, Trendkite preferred. Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as a team member and work well under pressure. Should have a love for online content creation. Video and photo experience a plus. Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. In regions with only two communication staff, the Specialist supports the Director in ensuring the region carries out a set of specific set of communication functions. Travel: Will involve regional travel; a valid driver's license required. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all assigned responsibilities under “grey sky” requirements. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all American Red Cross finance policies and procedures are followed as related to the scope of work activity. All full time employees in the disaster cycle must be willing and able to be deployed, as needed. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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: The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. We help increase the preparedness of our communities by offering courses in First Aid, CPR/AED, Babysitter’s Training, Lifeguard Training, Certified Nurse Aid Training and other certification courses. American Red Cross Health and Safety instructors are an elite group of professionals who teach valuable lifesaving skills to 12 million people each year in businesses, schools and communities. This position is located in Boston/Medford/Dedham. MA. This is a part-time position working M onday, Thursday, Saturday and other days as needed and available. The hours for this position 6 am - 6pm and other days/hours as needed and available. Responsibilities Teaches Red Cross Health and Safety courses within their current certifications to businesses and to the community. Confirms course at least 3-5 business days before the scheduled course. Must arrive to teaching site a minimum 30 minutes before class is to begin. Supply Chain/Logistics: Responsible for maintaining, managing and storing all assigned equipment, including storage at assigned work location and transporting equipment in personal vehicle. Responsible for re-ordering all necessary equipment at least once per month and maintaining and managing an active inventory of supplies at all times. Instructors are responsible for transporting, loading/unloading, carrying and/or lifting equipment as necessary at assigned teaching locations. At conclusion of class, is responsible for the cleaning equipment according to established decontamination guidelines and reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate logistics staff member. Quality Assurance: Responsible for applying quality assurance and control programs. Integrates quality improvement activities and measures in overall service provision. Ensures that the proper safety measures are in place to protect customers and staff who participate in the training activities. Resource Management: Responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. Adheres to the financial and registration policy regarding unregistered students in Community classes. Availability: Commit to a fixed availability schedule within the scheduling software, Skedulo to meet teaching needs of the territory. Engages in regular communications with Training Specialist regarding course updates and latest changes to products/services. Actively submits unavailability requests, as necessary, in Skedulo when not available to be assigned to classes. Submits training activity and other course related records according to standard timelines. Where applicable, training and course-related records must be submitted electronically using the American Red Cross web-based learning center. The instructor is required to use the corporate email account (@Redcross.org) issued to him/her upon hire, for all American Red Cross related correspondence. Personnel Management: When an instructor’s certification is at the level of an Instructor Trainer, they may mentor or coach other instructors as a part of new instructor orientation or during instructor remediation provide supervision to instructors to ensure high quality delivery of services and products. Additional duties may include the following: Participation during Town Hall Meetings, quarterly In- Service Training, Product updates, training requirement, certification classes and approved development training. In addition instructors may need to perform light logistics such as restocking of equipment. This activity must be pre-approved by Training Specialist. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).Current certification to be an instructor in discipline is desired. Additional training and certification will be provided to qualified candidate after hire through American Red Cross Health & Safety Service courses. Once certified, the instructor must maintain current basic and instructor level certifications for the courses they have been hired to teach. Experience: Previous experience in education, adult training or service industry preferred. Basic computer and email skills and demonstrated ability to utilize MS Office programs Comfort and experience in using audio-visual technology (computer/LCD, PowerPoint, etc.) for educational delivery. Skills and Abilities: Must have strong presentation abilities and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate course material in a clear and understandable manner. Customer service orientation. Ability to teach effectively in an adult learning environment. Other: Flexible schedule required during the day, evening or weekends. Travel: Ability to travel regionally 50-75%. Current Driver’s License preferred. Access to reliable transportation to training sites. Essential Functions /Physical Requirements “The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to use fingers to grasp, move and manipulate small objects. The employee must use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. “ 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. 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: We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) Specialist for hands-on patient care position operating the PACS equipment generally in a surgical setting, at various locations on an on-call and emergency basis. To learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have every day, watch this short video: The Men and Women Behind Our Mission Job Summary: Responsible for performing Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) services according to American Red Cross policies and procedures, including safety policies. Responsible for demonstrating excellence in customer service, promoting a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Assists with routine departmental tasks as directed. This is a part-time, on call position requiring operational flexibility. Must be able to get to Rogue Regional Hospital within 15 minutes for on call responsibilities. Qualifications Current relevant licensure in state of practice. Requires a, CNA or EMT, LPN, PN, or MA. Minimum one year experience in the health care or blood banking industry required. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills and attention to detail required. Retain a current CPR certification (If employee does not have current CPR certification, the individual may be allowed into the program, but CPR certification must be obtained within six weeks). Ability to work independently, react quickly and work effectively in a surgical setting required. Familiar with basic aseptic technique preferred. Demonstrated technical skills; ability to operate medical equipment required. Must be willing to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. Job knowledge equivalent to that gained through the completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience as determined by the PACS Program Physician required. May be required to have own vehicle, a valid and current driver's license and insurance and a good driving record. Must live within 15-20 minutes of Medford, as this is an on-call position. Responsibilities: Transports and operates PACS equipment and performs specified salvage procedures which may include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) sequestration. Assesses patient/surgical procedure for suitability for PACS. Monitors blood loss, assesses appropriate time for washing of salvaged blood, and communicates to anesthesia and/or nursing staff the blood volume processed and available to be returned to patient. Maintains knowledge of steps of applicable surgical procedures. Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in charge if problems occur with the procedure. Maintains accurate, complete and legible records pertaining to the patient and the PACS or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure. Labels for reinfusion the autologous product, as appropriate. Removes disposable and cleans equipment at end of the procedure. Ensures that necessary equipment and disposable are available for the next cell salvage procedure. Reports and removes defective equipment from operation. Assists supervisor in assuring equipment is maintained and adequate supplies are stocked. Reports incidents and adverse reactions and completes appropriate paperwork. Collects samples of the salvaged blood product for quality assurance purposes. Supports Supervisor in review of department paperwork and monthly reports. May assist in training new staff. May assume "designee" duties at direction of Supervisor/ Medical Director. These duties may include but are not limited to: retrieval and confirmation of requests for service, scheduling and assigning cases, and coordinating the importing of operators from other ARC facilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. A willingness to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. The ability to lift, load, unload and transport PACS and PRP equipment. Out of town travel may be required. 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. ​ The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights