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Akron, Ohio, United States
Remote only
Job Description:
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
The American Red Cross, with its partners in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, works to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the world’s most vulnerable communities. The International Services Department (ISD) of the American Red Cross (AmRC) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. With programs and partners in 70 countries, AmRC works to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Network in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world, reaching 100 million people annually
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
The American Red Cross seeks a Focal Point, Protection Gender and Inclusion (PGI) and Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) to coordinate its high priority, cross-cutting engagement on these important topics within its global portfolio, including bilateral country projects with National Societies and coordination with the IFRC. This position will focus on capacity building and strengthening of systems to support use of PGI and CEA and will have a specific responsibility to strengthen internal capabilities and structures across ISD.
This is a grant-funded position for two years; extension of this period is dependent on funding availability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Focal Point, PGI and CEA will coordinate a broad portfolio that includes a combination of doctrine, training, program support, and technical assistance for PGI and CEA, while also engaging in the application of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH)-related working groups.
Protection Gender and Inclusion:
Community Engagement and Accountability:
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment:
Strategic Direction and Coordination
SCOPE:
Individual contributor with comprehensive technical knowledge in PGI and CEA. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects; adapt precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
PAY INFORMATION: The annual salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
· Medical, Dental Vision plans
· Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
· PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
· Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
· 401K with up to 6% match
· Paid Family Leave
· Employee Assistance
· Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
· Service Awards and recognition
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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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