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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.   The Connecticut and Rhode Island American Red Cross is seeking a passionate Regional Communications Manager to work throughout region. This is a full time, salary exempt position and you must be willing to work on-call 24/7 as needed. Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) are highly desirable as well as candidates with volunteer management experience. This position will work from home until restrictions are lifted then day time travel through the region will be around 25%. A valid driver's license and good driving record is required.    The Regional Communications Manager (RCM) will perform communications and marketing functions that drive regional business objectives and results, publicize the mission of the Red Cross, support revenue generations, and educate the public about how to access Red Cross services.  Work in close collaboration with regional Development, Disaster Cycle Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Biomedical Services, Training Services, and Volunteer Services staff to provide communication and marketing support.  Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.   Responsibilities 1. Media Relations: Work with regional communications director, regional executive, executive director and others to execute determined media relations strategy, including maintaining excellent media contact relationships, news release writing and distributions, pitching, etc.  Respond to local media inquiries by coordinating interviews and providing Red Cross approved information, as appropriate.  Required to serve as a Red Cross spokesperson, train and prepare staff and volunteer spokespersons throughout the region, review support requests, and develop and execute an effective communications strategy. 2. Public Affairs and Crisis Communications: Support regional, divisional, and potentially national disaster public affairs activities.  Provide training to regional disaster public affairs volunteers.  May be required to deploy to support disaster response operations outside of home region or may be tasked to conduct public affairs volunteer training and development across the division. 3. Social Engagement: Implement a social media engagement strategy for the region that reflects the regional priorities in alignment with the enterprise-wide social media strategy. Produce relevant local content for regional web and social platforms. 4. Marketing Support:  Support integrated campaign/program development in collaboration with Field Marketing and Regional Financial Development. Encourage staff to be trained on and use Brand Central. 5. Internal Communications: Support development of strategic and change management communications. 6. Volunteer Engagement: Support the regional communications director in building, engaging and supervising a regional communications and disaster public affairs volunteer team. Qualifications   Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Affairs or related field required. Skills and Abilities: Good understanding of role and industry, apply specialized knowledge.  Know what is expected in the role and expectations. Proficient in the role. Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures. Outstanding oral and written communication skills required, with proven knowledge of AP Style. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and strategic planning. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Cision/TrendKite or other media monitoring software. Demonstrated experience managing professional social media platforms for an organization is required. Must be comfortable using website content management systems and other marketing tools. Willingness to serve as a media spokesperson required; experience as a spokesperson preferred. Strong teamwork and collaboration required. Ability to work on a team. Travel: Daytime travel through the region will be 10-25%. 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 seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Donor Recruitment Associate for the American Red Cross in the Farmington, Connecticut region! Job Summary We are seeking experienced business-to-business Recruitment Operations Representative in the Birmingham and surrounding areas to develop and organize new blood drive opportunities with community businesses, churches, schools and other sponsors. Recruitment Associates in this fast-paced role will also work with these organizations to recruit blood donors from their respective networks. This position is not incentive eligible. The position is offered with a base salary only (around 47K). Job Responsibilities Plan and implement effective strategies to recruit, retain and manage sponsor organizations to achieve established blood collection goals Apply market knowledge and evaluation of community, government, demographics and competitors to identify areas for market expansion in assigned territory Recommend overall sponsor recruitment plans and project plans for short- and long-term goal achievement Coordinate structure, staffing, schedule and marketing necessary to reach individual drive goals Educate and provide ongoing support to sponsors, volunteers and staff on blood drive protocol, how to recruit employee ambassadors, and expectations/requirements for the event Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion always. The responsibilities of the Sales Account Representative describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, or communications OR equivalent combination of related education and experience •    One year (minimum) related experience  Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs Excellent oral and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills        •    A current, valid driver's license and good driving record *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: 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. We provide almost half of the nation’s blood supply, as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad.  We turn compassion into action through the care we provide our blood donors, and the spirit of service we share with our colleagues. Learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have in their communities in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg3XJCA8RQ0 If you share our passion for helping people, then join us in this excellent career opportunity. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A FLEX SCHEDULE. Schedule will mainly be Monay - Friday 11:30pm-7:30am with rotating weeks with hours of 3:30pm-11:30pm. Pay for the position is $17.27 per hour plus applicable differential pay for afternoons and weekends. Controls inventory of blood products. Assesses product replacement needs and recommends inventory levels to supervisors. Evaluates blood product requests to determine products to be issued and notify hospitals as to disposition.   Coordinates blood product delivery; prepares appropriate invoices and distribution methods. -Controls blood product inventory, assess replacement needs and recommends appropriate inventory level. Rotates inventory to reduce outdating. Checks and balances inventory and resolves discrepancies. -Evaluates product requests to determine proportion of products to be issued and notifies hospitals as to disposition. -Receives and records calls for all blood products in accordance with protocol. -Coordinates delivery of blood products to customers and determines the most appropriate mode of delivery which is efficient and cost effective. -Prepares blood product distribution invoices in accordance with Product Management standards. -Issues blood products in accordance with procedures including proper packing method, authorized receipt, appropriate delivery method and completed distribution invoice. -Examines records and determines final disposition of returned and transferred blood products within established guidelines. -May deliver blood products directly to customers, driving company vehicles. EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED TO DO WORK: Two years of college with Biological Science courses preferred or 2 years training in the Product Management Department required.  One-year experience in a hospital, blood bank, or related medical environment. Computer skills required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Excellent communication skills. Numerical aptitude, ability to make correct decisions under pressure. Maintain favorable public relations.  Problem solving skills. Ability to lift boxes up to 45 lbs. 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   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: Job Description Position is a flex hour position and requires every weekend. 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. We provide almost half of the nation’s blood supply, as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad.  We turn compassion into action through the care we provide our blood donors, and the spirit of service we share with our colleagues. Learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have in their communities in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg3XJCA8RQ0 If you share our passion for helping people, then join us in this excellent career opportunity. Job Description Position is a flex hour position and requires every weekend. Responsibilities: 1. Manufacture, store and distribute blood products/samples.  Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department. 2. Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment.  Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies.  3. Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and shipping.  4. Maintain accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department records. 5. Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately. 6. Perform the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products/samples. 7. Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process. 8. May perform customer service or inventory management as requested. 9. May perform management of sample tubes. 10. Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples. 11. Perform complex manufacturing tasks. 12. Participate in training of staff. 13. Perform review of manufacturing records. 14. May make hospital deliveries. 15. Assume lead responsibilities when designated by a supervisor. 16. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications High School diploma, plus two years experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience required; or demonstrated successful performance as a Manufacturing Technician I.  College studies or technical training in science or medical technology or the equivalent is preferred. 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   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: Do you want to make a difference?  Join The American Red Cross, the world’s largest humanitarian network.  For over 100 years The American Red Cross has been a leader in the nonprofit world.  In order to support our many humanitarian efforts, our organization depends heavily on the support of our generous donor population.  We participate in many donor-focused fundraising activities including identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual donors and philanthropists, as well as corporate and foundation partners across the country. The funds we receive provide unrestricted support to our Chapters, helping us fulfill our mission to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies in our communities. As a result, we are always looking for proactive and mission-driven fundraisers with an established track record of increasing philanthropic support. Job Summary: Identifies, engages, cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and prospective Corporate 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 Corporate 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. In conjunction with Chief Development Officer, may lead team in planning and implementing fundraising strategies. As required, serve as operational resource to less experienced team members to ensure consistent and effective implementation of donor development plans. Responsibilities Strategy: Develops and executes ongoing strategy for qualifying Corporate 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. 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 for Regional Philanthropy. Prospect Development: Implements programs/activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Corporate 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. May lead team(s) in planning and executing against prospecting development programs. 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: 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. 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. Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is highly desirable. Experience: Minimum five years sales and/or Corporate fundraising experience required. Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention growth and recapture and proven success with complex requests is required. Significant expertise with the area’s funding community highly desirable. Progressive experience in successful development programs and knowledge of “best practices” in development. Travel: Requires frequent travel within the Region. The amount will vary depending upon size and geography of region. 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. *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: 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

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.