Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Lucerne
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
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?
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19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is
prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on
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Job Description:
As part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the American
Red Cross works on the front lines of the climate change crisis
every day. We make a vital difference for families and communities
in the U.S. and around the world who are coping with the impacts of
this crisis. Through our new Mission Adaptation program, our goal
is to build and equip a resilient network of community-based
partners and workforce ready to augment and enhance food security,
emergency shelter and care, and access to health and mental health
services needed when climate emergencies strike and to ultimately
reduce the impact of climate caused displacement and poverty for
families at extreme risk by helping them more rapidly transition to
safe, stable, and affordable housing. If you share our passion for
helping people and making a difference, join us in this excellent
career opportunity.
The Community Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator reports to the
Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager and is responsible for
the planning and implementation of community partner engagement in
support of our new Mission Adaptation program. The ideal candidate
will have a proven track record in social services, partner
collaboration, and preferably community outreach, grant
administration, disaster risk reduction and working with non-profit
organizations.
Responsibilities:
--- Assess community needs to identify and support the most
vulnerable populations and their needs with regard to resilience in
health, food security and housing and lessen disaster-caused human
impacts.
--- Identify local partner organizations providing services related
to food insecurity, housing and health with an interest in building
disaster-related resilience.
--- Work with American Red Cross divisional and regional staff to
integrate partnerships into planning, readiness, response and
recovery activities.
--- Evaluate opportunities for partnership, build and maintain
positive partner relationships, and formalize agreements with
community-based organizations and key community stakeholders.
--- Support implementation of Mission Adaptation initiatives by
convening partners, supporting engagement, and informing
educational opportunities.
--- Support collection of required grant management and partner
engagement data accurately and on time.
--- Support diverse and inclusive volunteer teams that lead and
engage in Mission Adaptation objectives/activities.
--- Collaborate with internal teams to communicate program
objectives, milestones and determine areas of opportunity for
existing volunteer base.
--- Report expenditures made using the Mission Adaptation
budget.
--- Engage with contacts in community-based organizations and key
community stakeholders to educate about disasters, impacts to
vulnerable populations and Red Cross programs.
--- Prepare accurate records and reports on partner engagement to
include regular updates on program milestones and required
adjustments into assessments of progress, accountability, and
co-learning.
--- Work with Communications to develop press releases, brochures,
and other collateral materials.
--- Support region and stakeholder communities during disaster
relief responses.
--- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Social Work or
Public Health.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of related experience, preferably in
an outcomes-based social-services environment or equivalent
combination of education and related experience required.
Experience in community mobilization and disaster recovery
preferred. Demonstrated familiarity with climate
adaptation/resilience strategies, government disaster programs, and
community organizing preferred.
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of community
disaster risk reduction. Demonstrated ability in creating
presentations and developing training modules. Excellent oral and
communication skills, including training and presentations.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Develop project plans, budgets, and strategies to achieve
organizational goals. Demonstrate analytical and decision-making
skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or
service improvements. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office
software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Flexibility and ability to work on and manage a new team during
program development. Spanish speaking preferred.
Other: 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. Upon employment, must be
able to learn and become proficient in: ARC programs and
procedures, Volunteer Management, Financial Management, Cultural
Competency, and Community & Government Partnerships.
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.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross
volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to
help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a
difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and
allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross
relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to
help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our
most-needed volunteer positions.
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