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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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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 2023 Hawaii Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Senior Grants Manager will report to the Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Director and is responsible for supporting the establishment and administration of a grants program to support individual and community recovery and resiliency that is responsive to community need/gaps and in alignment with Red Cross protocol as well as local expectations and requirements. This role requires an experienced grants manager comfortable with program oversight, grant proposal evaluation, program health monitoring, data management and reporting. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of strategic thinking, problem solving and relationship building with various stakeholders, internal and external. This position will work with a team of local and National Headquarters volunteer and paid staff.

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

• Manage the grant cycle, from launch to close, in coordination with the National Long-Term Recovery team, Disaster Finance, and other internal stakeholders.
• Work with program leadership and other stakeholders to integrate ongoing community needs assessment feedback into the recovery grants program to ensure alignment of identified community needs with established American Red Cross funding priorities.
• Ensure all necessary applicant and grantee information is collected, support proposal evaluations, and make recommendations for grant approvals.
• Develop and prepare program evaluations, grant impact assessments, and stewardship reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support management team in developing data models to assess and support monitoring and evaluation, including metrics and deliverables.
• Ensure regular oversight of all grants within the program and provide timely notification of any challenges or opportunities.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring and regular check-ins with each grantee partner throughout the life cycle of the grant, reviewing reports to ensure success and facilitate relevant communications.
• Provide technical support and guidance for applicants and grantees.
• Conduct site visits, evaluate usage of grant funds, and provide recommendations for ongoing execution based on assessment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in support of grant processing and disbursements, and monitor allocations as required.
• Ensure all duties and responsibilities are performed in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Standard Schedule: This is a full-time, term-limited, benefits eligible position expected to last through August 2025 with the opportunity to extend based on business need.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required. Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Strong skills in grants management, including online grant management systems and partnership relations in using systems to track and measure outcomes-based social-services programs.

Skills and Abilities: Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude. Cultural awareness and sensitivity. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, handle and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to manage multiple programs. Ability to assess community and client needs and provide services equitably and consistently. 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, including online project management tools.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): Experience in disaster response/recovery preferable. Participation in/supporting community assessments strongly desired. Supervisory experience preferred. 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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