Community Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator, Madison County TN
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Jackson
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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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
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largest humanitarian network?**** As a condition of employment with
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Career is a Force for Good!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 Madison County Community Disaster Risk Reduction
Coordinator reports to the Madison County 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.Selected
candidate must reside in Madison County or the following adjacent
counties:
* Assess community needs in Madison County 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.Location: Given trust and social capital
requisite to successful community resilience networks, the position
would require residence in or physically near Madison County.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.*LI-POSTIND123Apply 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.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights,
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