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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?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Plans, administers, and evaluates the nutrition and health education components of the ARC WIC Program. Develops, field tests, and selects nutrition/ health education materials. Provides for quality control in education and direct service. Responsible for the maintenance of required records/statistics and the preparation and submission of reports. Implements, monitors, and evaluates special projects as requested by the Manager of Nutrition Education. Represents the Red Cross and promotes services and programs to the communities within the Chapter’s jurisdiction.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition and health education components of the ARC WIC Program. 

• Monitors nutrition education activities to ensure that nutrition education is offered to all WIC participants in compliance with the nutrition education requirements listed in the WIC Program Manual.
• Provides local agency staff with a variety of nutrition education resources to assist them in the implementation of the agency Nutrition Services Plan.
• Recommends educational methods, materials, and demonstration equipment needed to provide quality nutrition education.
• Trains local agency WIC professional and paraprofessional staff on nutrition and relevant public health topics and health education techniques. 
• Assists Breastfeeding Manager with breastfeeding promotion and support training.
• Conducts participant surveys to determine participants’ opinions of nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support activities.

Contributes to the development of Red Cross WIC goals, objectives, and nutrition services plan and assists in their implementation and on-going evaluation. 

• Assists with local short and long range program planning, formulation and implementation of policies and procedures, data collection and analysis, and program monitoring and evaluation.
• Creates, implements, and monitors a class schedule of second nutrition education contacts.
• Contributes to agency’s caseload, breastfeeding promotion and support, and other department goals.
• Complies with all fiscal and operational requirements prescribed by the American Red Cross and the State WIC Branch, including those outlined in Red Cross employee handbook.
• Represents ARC WIC in the community.
• Works in various positions to support co-workers and participants; will work in various positions to support office.
• Meets required breastfeeding competencies.

Carries out any additional assignments required to fulfill the mission of the American Red Cross and WIC.

• Trained in Disaster Response in accordance with skill set
• Required Mandated Reporter

Work Schedule and Location: Normal hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. including some Saturdays and evenings; flexible schedule as approved by supervisor.  Virtual or hybrid work location, depending on business need.  May be asked to work at various Red Cross WIC locations in San Diego County or virtually. 

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is (CA): $66,560 - $66,616. 

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:  Bachelor’s degree, Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Bilingual preferred.  

Experience:  Minimum of 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Experience in implementing and advancing social service programs, specifically WIC nutrition education preferred. Ability to interpret program trends, results, related data, and budget information to formulate recommendations. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.  

Management Experience:  One year of supervisory or lead experience required. Preferred 2 to 4 years supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities:  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Develops project plans & budgets. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of program or service.  Demonstrated ability in creating presentations and developing training modules. Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.  Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Bilingual preferred.

Other:  Maintain dietetic registration as per the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

Travel:  May involve travel.

A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required. 

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 is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 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 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.

Disclaimer: 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.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

•            Medical, Dental Vision plans

•            Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•            PTO + Holidays

•            401K with 5% match

•            Paid Family Leave

•            Employee Assistance

•            Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•            Service Awards and recognition

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.

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Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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