Service to the Armed Forces Specialist (SAF), Mobile
Company: American National Red Cross
Location: Fort Lee
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
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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? Join us—Where your Career is a Force
for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? 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
is currently seeking a Mobile SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist at
the Fort Lee Army Base and surrounding area to support the Service
to Armed Forces and International Services Division mission. This
position is regional, but also part of our mobile staff which
requires meeting strict medical and security clearances prior to
employment. In this role worldwide deployment is a condition of
employment. Mobile staff members typically deploy for 6 months at a
time, approximately once every 18-24 months, and can be sent to any
military base in the world. Relocation assistance is only available
for current employees within a 50-mile radius within the division.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Manage and administer the delivery of
American Red Cross services to meet the needs of United States
military members, veterans, and their families in accordance with
Red Cross policies and procedures. Support the delivery of
International Services programs and services. Provide support,
development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform
all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard
operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local
regulations. Relationship Management and Community Outreach :
Serves as the “face” of the Red Cross at assigned location. Builds
strong relationships with military leadership, key organizations,
and community leaders. Cultivates relationships and partnerships
with external constituents in the local community, including
government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations,
and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the
purpose of furthering the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach
includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations, or
information sessions Builds community presence through enhancing
marketing opportunities with local Armed Forces Network,
utilization of social media platforms, and leveraging local base
advertising opportunities to spread the Red Cross Mission and
service. Volunteer Management : Manages a volunteer engagement
program and cycle to enable delivery of all Red Cross programs and
services on a military installation and in their local community.
Manages Volunteers who will be the primary resource to administer
the delivery of American Red Cross services to meet the needs of
United States military members, veterans, and their families in
accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures. When volunteers
are unavailable, the manager is responsible in delivering the
mission specific services. Develop and implement local needs
assessment and Volunteer Program Plan through utilizing process
established by Volunteer Resources. Recruits and trains leadership
volunteers to support placement and supervision of staff and
programs in the delivery of SAF/IS U.S. programs and services,
Training Services, Disaster Cycle Services, and providing support
to Armed Forces Blood Services. Effectively utilize the Volunteer
Connection Platform to manage, document, train, recognize and
communicate with volunteers within the local footprint. Service
Delivery Management : Ensures the consistent delivery of SAF and IS
U.S. services to all clients in their area. Provides supervision of
volunteer Service Delivery staff. Coordinates services to military
treatment facilities and VA hospitals through rehabilitation
programs, material assistance, resiliency training and morale items
and support. Ensures community outreach, to include command
meetings and education briefings, presentations, or workshops
Ensures a strong military community outreach program and
implementation of special events and projects in support of SAF/IS
U.S. initiatives. Manages support services to military members and
their families to include family follow-up information and
referrals, and other related services. Provides support for the
emergency communications center with local information, as
appropriate. Develops outreach strategies aimed at promoting
International Services U.S. programs to the community and ensuring
the local community is aware of what programs and services are
available. Financial and Reporting Management : Develops and
manages budgets and expenditures to ensure programs are operating
within budget to support all programs and services. Monitors and
reports on the outcomes and results of programs and services to
ensure organizational accountability and makes recommendations for
continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met. WHAT
YOU NEED TO SUCCEED : Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or
public administration, human resources management, community
organization, social or health sciences, or related field is
required; or related equivalent experience. Experience: A minimum
of five years related experience in program management or related
field is required. Managerial Experience: n/a Skills and Abilities:
Requires strong computer skills. Public speaking skills and the
ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are
required. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to
work well in an individual or team environment. The ability to
balance multiple priorities is essential. Familiarity with military
culture, regulations and protocol is strongly desired. Experience
with American Red Cross programs and services is strongly desired.
Work Conditions: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary
ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the
ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to
medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye
coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to
grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and
read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May
include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and
working under challenging conditions. Work is performed indoors
with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards
related to emergency services relief work. May travel and
participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter
jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is
a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on
24-hour call during period of major disaster. FOR MOBILE POSITIONS
ONLY (Domestic and Overseas settings) Some positions are designated
as “Mobile” and subject to unique job requirements. SAF Mobile
Staff perform the same basic job responsibilities as non-mobile
staff in regions. In addition to those responsibilities, this
special workforce is also required to deploy on short term
temporary assignments, serving alongside military members who are
deployed to designated theaters of operations anywhere in the
world. Mobile staff must be ready to deploy whenever called upon,
and to do so are required to meet and maintain specific medical and
other readiness requirements. Requirements unique to mobile
positions include the following: Support both the day-to-day
operations and emergency needs of the Hero Care Center as a member
of the Hero Care Network Contingency Team. Completes all trainings
and requirements to maintain casework proficiency, to include
working shifts and participating in readiness drills. Responds to
emergency, surge, and disaster situations, as needed. To maintain
readiness, staff must: Maintain all medical and security
requirements Engage in annual deployment familiarization program to
include trainings and meetings When activated to deploy,
participate in additional trainings and meetings to prepare for
deployment Mobility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee
U.S. passport. Worldwide mobility is a condition of employment and
an essential function of this position. Must accept work
assignments anywhere in the world, including conflict areas, where
the American Red Cross is providing services to members of the
military and their families. Must meet strict medical and physical
requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S.
military. May be required to wear military uniforms, and live and
work in harsh and stressful environment in conflict areas.
Periodically accompanies the military on deployments. WHAT WILL
GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: Ideal candidates will have a passion
for supporting military members with the physical stamina and
emotional capacity to live and work alongside deployed military
members in harsh climates and difficult environments. SAF/IS
employees are servant leaders supporting deployed military members
through difficult and challenging issues. Candidates need to thrive
on service and teamwork. Candidates must be adaptable with an
ability to manage through ambiguity engaging others in problem
solving complex issues. Core Competencies Adaptability: Successful
candidates must adjust to new situations quickly and have the
ability to tackle the challenges these situations present.
Independent Problem Solving: Successful candidates are capable of
handling high-pressure situations by knowing who to engage in
dialogue and up with actionable solutions Teamwork: Successful
candidates have the ability to collaborate with team members,
volunteers, and military personnel to achieve SAF/IS mission.
Servant Leader: Successful candidates must be leaders who out
others and the mission first. Someone who understands that
deployment is a hardship, and our mission is to support our
military personnel in uncomfortable situations and circumstances.
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 15 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 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the
opportunity to make your career a force for good! 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.
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