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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: Responsible for leading and managing a primarily volunteer team to support and provide Mass Care, Logistics and Recovery program support in an assigned geographic area.  The territory is based on the regional configuration.  Serves as the lead functional expert in a Red Cross Region for the Mass Care, Logistics, and Recovery functions. Tailoring national program offerings for the Region and communities within the Region, providing technical expertise, training, and leading regional implementation of Mass Care, Logistics and Recovery, this position supports regional employees and volunteers in the disaster territories to build capacity in the local community for the disaster cycle. 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: Help saves lives every day with a phlebotomy & driving career at the American Red Cross. No experience needed!  Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist/Driver, you’ll use your compassion and customer service skill to collect lifesaving blood donations from our volunteer donors and ensure they have the best experience possible. Your driving experience will assist us with transporting equipment and setting up at the collection sites. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole   Responsibilities  •    Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation •    Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again •    Be detailed oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused •    To best meet the needs of our donors and community, Phlebotomist/Drivers work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays •    The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist/Driver describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list  Qualifications •    High school diploma or equivalent required •    Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required •    Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required •    A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.  Experience driving larger vehicles preferred. •    DOT certification may be required in some locations. If required, must pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one-year duration. •    Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations •    Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions •    Basic computer skills are desirable   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: At the Red Cross, there is no such thing as a small disaster. In every single case it is the Red Cross’ mission to help people affected by disaster meet their emergency needs that include shelter, food, clothing, and health and mental health services. As a paid staff member, you will support our loyal Red Cross disaster volunteers who serve selflessly to provide a bridge of assistance until individuals and families can resume a normal life. The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional Director of Disaster Workforce Engagement for the Connecticut-Rhode Island Region. This position can be based in any of our offices: Farmington, Milford, or Bridgeport, CT, or , Providence, RI. Job Summary The Regional Director of Disaster Workforce Engagement is r esponsible for leading and managing a primarily volunteer team to support and provide Disaster Workforce engagement in the Connecticut-Rhode Island Region .  The Regional Director of Disaster Workforce Engagement s erves as the lead functional expert in a Red Cross Region for supporting the disaster workforce. Tailoring national program offerings for the Region and communities within the Region, providing technical expertise, training, and leading regional implementation of Disaster Workforce priorities, this position supports regional employees and volunteers in the disaster territories to build capacity in the local community for the disaster cycle. Specific functions of this position include program implementation, remote team building of employees and volunteers, and soliciting feedback from end customers. The Regional Director of Disaster Workforce Engagement w orks to perform these functions according to the program direction provided by the Disaster Workforce Engagement function at headquarters.  Team leadership, supervision, and personnel development is provided by the Regional Disaster Functions/ Support Director or the Regional Disaster and Program Officer; and may have a dotted line to the DPM or Community Exec (s) in the territory they cover. The Regional Director of Disaster Workforce Engagement o perates as a part of the process called Engage Volunteers and Employees which is one of the (five pillar / three core) processes of the Disaster Management Cycle.  Specific functions of this position include: Workforce, training, engagement and  deployment and workforce development. Drivers for this work include: Scheduled volunteers and need for trained volunteers. Specific responsibilities: The Regional Director of Disaster Workforce Engagement will work to develop and build volunteer partnerships with community groups; and will focus on diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for leading and managing a primarily volunteer team to support and provide Disaster Workforce engagement in an assigned geographic region.  2. Within scope of function, represents the entire disaster cycle of preparedness, response, and recovery. 3. Ensures that American Red Cross services are available to diverse communities. 4. Support program leaders and disaster program managers in the supervision of disaster volunteers to include - ensuring an orientation to the program is provided, placement of the volunteer into a disaster function, coordinating the development and training plan for the disaster volunteer, supporting recognition and retention practices for volunteers and ensuring deployment of volunteers in a large response. 5. Staffing Regional responses; ensure trained and skilled disaster volunteers are assigned;  ensure performance is measured; ensure recognition is conducted and retention metrics are achieved in partnership with the Regional Volunteer Director. 6. Develops and supports volunteers who are the primary workforce.  Engages volunteers as equal team members with specific responsibilities. 7. Assign and schedule disaster workers to jobs. 8. Evaluate disaster worker satisfaction of specific operation/assignment. 9. Ensure disaster workers keep their Volunteer Connection profile and availability up-to-date. 10. Reach out to available disaster workers to confirm availability. 11. Set and manage volunteer expectations on requirements and operational conditions. 12. Ensure staff wellness and mental health support are provided to disaster workers on operations. 13. Update Volunteer Connection for disaster related needs. Qualifications: Education:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience:  Minimum of 5 years experience with social services or service/program delivery.  Experience in providing leadership to staff and volunteer activities.  Ability to interpret program trends, results, and related data to formulate recommendations.  Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem solving.   Management Experience:  Minimum 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred. Skills and Abilities:   Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem solving, leadership, and partnership management.  Additionally, requires the ability for planning. Individual must be customer oriented, flexible, organized, and able to operate with an orientation toward solutions with a customer focus and team orientation.  Demonstrates in depth knowledge of program or service.   Participates in developing strategies to achieve organizational goals.  Demonstrated analytical and decision making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements.  Demonstrated ability in creating presentations and developing training modules.  Excellent oral and communication skills, including training and presentations. Other:  Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.  Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws. 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 Travel:  Will require regional travel; valid driver's license 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

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: Are you looking to make a difference in the job you do? If so, we invite you to join us at the American Red Cross!  Headquartered in Farmington, CT, we provide blood to hospitals across the entire state. We collect over 140,000 units of blood annually and the need grows! The American Red Cross in Farmington, CT is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse - For our Fixed Site Farmington Team NEW GRADUATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!!! Opportunities for Growth!!! Roles and Responsibilities • Set up and perform procedures according to protocol: machine set up; proper Quality Control and maintenance of equipment; Health History knowledge; and venipuncture • Prepare for distribution, any product obtained during Apheresis including centrifugation technique, labeling and storage procedures, distribution requirement as to time and condition • Initiating and maintenance of all donor records accurately including understanding of pertinent laboratory data and statistics, recording of donor data into current donor records, maintenance of QC reports • Acting charge duties when necessary • Maintains on-going communication and knowledge in dealing with blood bank personnel with ordering of Pheresis products • Performs other duties as may be assigned, including canteen activities Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Currently licensed as an R.N. by the State of Connecticut • Minimum of one year of clinical (hospital experience)-recent critical care and venipuncture experience preferred • Flexible in time and task requirement • Works effectively and consistently while under stress • Maintains effective communication skills • Consistently performs in a competent, courteous and professional manner Why the American Red Cross The American Red Cross Connecticut Blood Region is a nonprofit organization that offers employees growth and development; team spirit; a competitive salary; and a comprehensive benefits package. 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: Identifies, engages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and prospective donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross.  Responsible for meeting an annual revenue target by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to advance the mission of the organization and assist donors in creating meaning in their lives through giving to the American Red Cross. As required, serve as operational resource to less experienced team members to ensure consistent and effective implementation of donor development plans. Responsibilities ________________________________________ 1. Strategy: Develops and executes ongoing strategy for qualifying donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions as well as recapture from previous donors. Works collaboratively with other departments and partners with development staff at the National Office to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and interests of the donor/prospect. 2. Fundraising Targets and Portfolio Management: Manages an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects with intent to form deep relationships. Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal tied to segmented or blended portfolio as specified in performance standards, including both renewable gifts and new incremental revenue. Develop donor management plans for entire portfolio resulting in strategic, knowledgeable and complex asks. Personally solicits assigned donor portfolio through face to face visits, including preparation of personalized materials. Revenue target may increase due to major domestic disasters. Serve as mentor/informal leader to less experienced team members and operational resource in the areas of retention and strengthening donor relationships. 3. Prospect Development: Implements programs/activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the $2,500 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross. Works with community Board members and other leadership volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward appropriate donors. Identifies potential planned giving prospects among assigned donors and partners with Region’s assigned Gift Planning Officer to solicit those prospects. Updates donor records in region and/or district database and Salesforce.com following donor contacts. 4. Relationship Development: Develops ongoing relationships with major donors for the benefits of the American Red Cross. Accountable for cultivating relationships for individual fundraising, organizational fundraising or both as outlined below: a. Individuals: Cultivates relationships with individual donors personally and by supporting volunteer leaders in peer-to-peer outreach, (if appropriate) using giving societies such as the Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders as a key program. b. Organizations: Cultivates, solicits and stewards support from corporations and foundations to meet annual fundraising goals within their Regions. This includes assisting corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement by being proficient at clearly articulating Red Cross programs, listening to corporations’ needs and aligning programs to their interests, preparing grant proposals, and engaging foundation staff and foundation board members to cultivate and solicit support for the American Red Cross. 5. Other: Participates in disaster relief fundraising projects as appropriate. May oversee and have responsibility for staff development. 6. It is the responsibility of all Red Cross staff members to recruit, train and work with volunteers and to treat all clients, volunteers, guests, and other employees in a courteous and respectful manner at all times while maintain a cooperative atmosphere for everyone. It is expected that each member of the regional management team to work with a volunteer counterpart to ensure key volunteers are utilized and ensure depth within the function. 7. Carries out any additional assignments required to fulfill the mission of the American Red Cross. 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. 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 equivalent experience required. Advanced degree highly desirable. Experience: Minimum five years sales and/or fundraising experience required. Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention growth and recapture and proven success with complex requests is required. Management Experience: None required. Skills and Abilities: Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent verbal and written skills. Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com). A team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment and to ensuring the highest customer service orientation. Travel: Requires frequent travel within the Region. The amount will vary depending upon size and geography of region. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is 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

A LITTLE ABOUT US  Join the world’s leading conservation organization: The Nature Conservancy, an organization many of whose innovations were pioneered right here in Connecticut! We are dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Here’s a few reasons why you should join our team: Competitive salary Flexible workplace, including summer hours A generous 401k match, great health benefits that including dental and vision Staff beach day, hike day, and family ski night (who doesn’t want to get paid to do any of these things?) Colleagues who are passionate about their work, many at the top of their field Impromptu and planned social time with colleagues A global and local network of diverse colleagues and the ability to craft your career Mentorship opportunities and investments in professional development and ongoing career growth We need YOU! We’re halfway through an ambitious five-year fundraising campaign, expanding our footprint and becoming even more effective. Our respected board leadership includes scientists, educators, business leaders and attorneys. Many of our staff members have been with us for over 20 years. Apply today and find out why! YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Finance Specialist is a member of the Operations team and reports to the Director of Finance and Operations. They provide accounting, financial and operational support to help advance the conservation programs of the Connecticut chapter. Responsibilities range from budgeting and reporting assistance to office administration and coordination. They are service-oriented, have strong organizational and systems skills, and possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A positive attitude is essential.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  They will provide services in financial management and reporting, accounting, and private award administration for the CT Chapter. The position administers and maintains finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management. They will aid staff in finance-related work and respond to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on knowledge of the subject area.   They will assist the Director of Finance and Operations in developing the annual budget, preparing forecasts, monitoring and maintaining all financial information, producing month-end reports and analyses, and preparing journal entries. They will monitor monthly accounting reports and key asset and liability account balances, monitor endowment and loan balances, and provide recommendations related to finances in the overall organizational planning, policy development and implementation. The Finance Specialist will communicate monthly via ad-hoc reports and analysis to program leaders and serve as liaison between the CT Chapter and TNC’s Worldwide Office to ensure accurate processing of income, expenses and transfers. As a member of the Operations team, they will provide back-up administrative assistance for the CT chapter and be responsible for various operational activities.   RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE   Responsible for the day-to-day detailed accounting/financial transactions for the chapter and ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed. Coordinate projects with several variables, and work within a defined timeline and budget. Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance. Financial responsibilities include purchasing, processing invoices, managing contracts, check batching and assisting with budget preparation. Operations responsibilities up to ~10% include such areas as office reception,   vehicle maintenance, mail distribution and ordering office supplies. May include ~5% time supporting fee and easement monitoring process Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field staff. Demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information. Duties may require non-routine analysis, research and follow-through. Travel for meetings, training and enrichment a few times a year and work flexible hours as needed. Work within scope of program’s strategic goals. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS     Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination. Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations. Experience using automated accounting systems.   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS   Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel. Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Strong organizational skills. Non-profit accounting experience preferred. Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people.