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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\xe2\x80\x94Where your Career is a Force for Good!

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WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 (Job Overview):

As one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s 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 depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

The Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Program is standing up in response to the deadly wildfires that, in August 2023, swept across several islands in Hawaii, bringing widespread devastation particularly in the historic town of Lahaina on Maui. Fueled by Hurricane Dora, which passed offshore but brought strong winds to Maui and the Big Island, these wildfires now account among one of the deadliest fires in our nation\xe2\x80\x99s history. The American Red Cross is committed to supporting the ongoing recovery needs of individuals, households and communities.

The Community Recovery Manager will report to the Deputy Director of the Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Program. The Manager will liaise with various local partners to the recovery and provide guidance relating to both Red Cross specific and broader recovery services and processes. The Manager will also collect information on community gaps/needs and partners operating in the recovery which will be critical to the development and ongoing monitoring of the Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Program strategy. The Manager will be a vital member of the greater Wildfire LTR team and work closely with other Red Cross stakeholders, including the Region and Division, NHQ DCS, Long-Term Recovery Operation team, and the DRO structure. A successful candidate will be a skilled listener with rich experience in partner coordination and community organizing.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• Represent the American Red Cross and the Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Program as a liaison with local partners and recovery entities
• Act as a facilitative leader in Hawaii to assess needs and gaps in the long-term recovery space and work to strengthen partnerships with various entities (NGOs, government, etc.) active in the recovery, offering recovery resources for disaster-affected households and communities
• Act to identify, document, and share vital community resources/needs/gaps through the wildfire LTRO structure to inform the development and continued monitoring of the Hawaii Wildfire LTR programming strategy
• Identifies community concerns and escalates issues to leadership for awareness and early intervention
• Engages a broad cross-section of internal stakeholders, external partners, government, and community groups to identify and address community resource gaps
• Work as an advocate to ensure that Red Cross services reach all affected populations, especially vulnerable and underserved communities in Hawaii
• Support the development of local recovery organizing efforts, such as the stand-up of any Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs), recovery collaboratives and other relevant initiatives
• Support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data collection for continued program monitoring and reporting processes
• Document Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Program activities and relevant community recovery information to empower the Red Cross Region and Division to continually deliver the Red Cross mission in Hawaii
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule \xe2\x80\x93 Remote WFH

This is a term-limited, benefits eligible position expected to last 24 months from date of hire with the opportunity to extend based on business need.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Skills and Abilities: Minimum 3 years of experience in community organizing or related field. Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed environment, informing various stakeholders of progress and incorporating feedback as needed. Experience providing mentorship support to internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, handle and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to assess community needs and advocate for equitable, inclusive and consistent service delivery. Identifies and resolves problems and/or develops alternative solutions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to utilize a variety of technical systems with ease.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): Demonstrated experience with and expertise in Red Cross Response and Recovery processes, programs and structures. Familiarity with Red Cross casework programs and reporting tools. Experience in disaster response/recovery preferable. Participation in/supporting community assessments strongly desired. Experience building and supporting a volunteer workforce preferable.

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: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating 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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