American Red Cross
Scott, LA, USA
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 of Louisiana has a wonderful career opportunity available for a Senior Disaster Program Manager (Sr. DPM) in Baton Rouge, LA or Lafayette, LA. This position is full-time and involves regional travel and working outside of normal business hours, as needed. The Senior Disaster Program Manager (Sr. DPM) is responsible for the management of disaster services programs for the state of Louisiana. The Senior DPM leads and manages several Disaster Program Managers and Specialist throughout region who are responsible for the operating disaster preparedness, response and recovery programs within their local areas. The Sr. DPM will plan, direct and implement strategic department/service/program goals and objectives, and ensures the necessary development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers within each of the functional areas of disaster cycle services to meet the needs of the region, state and division. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a strong team that makes an incredible impact on communities throughout the entire state every day. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years experience in disaster service program delivery, and providing leadership to a department, program or service. Demonstrated experience in coordinating staff and volunteer activities. Ability to interpret program trends, results, and related data to formulate recommendations; manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving; relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals. Management Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years staff management experience. Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop project plans & budgets, as well as strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of program or service, ability to create presentations and develop training modules, analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements, and analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management. Travel: Will travel regionally up to 50%, so viable candidates must have valid driver's license and clean 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: 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 of Louisiana has a wonderful career opportunity available for a Senior Disaster Program Manager (Sr. DPM) in Baton Rouge, LA or Lafayette, LA. This position is full-time and involves regional travel and working outside of normal business hours, as needed. The Senior Disaster Program Manager (Sr. DPM) is responsible for the management of disaster services programs for the state of Louisiana. The Senior DPM leads and manages several Disaster Program Managers and Specialist throughout region who are responsible for the operating disaster preparedness, response and recovery programs within their local areas. The Sr. DPM will plan, direct and implement strategic department/service/program goals and objectives, and ensures the necessary development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers within each of the functional areas of disaster cycle services to meet the needs of the region, state and division. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a strong team that makes an incredible impact on communities throughout the entire state every day. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years experience in disaster service program delivery, and providing leadership to a department, program or service. Demonstrated experience in coordinating staff and volunteer activities. Ability to interpret program trends, results, and related data to formulate recommendations; manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem-solving; relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals. Management Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years staff management experience. Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop project plans & budgets, as well as strategies to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of program or service, ability to create presentations and develop training modules, analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements, and analytical and decision-making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements. Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem solving, marketing, leadership, and partnership management. Travel: Will travel regionally up to 50%, so viable candidates must have valid driver's license and clean 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
