SAF Team Lead

About the role

We are seeking a mission-focused leader to oversee Red Cross services on a major military installation. This role involves managing a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring consistent delivery of SAF programs, and building strong relationships with senior military leaders and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and operational support to Red Cross paid and volunteer staff located on military bases and military treatment facilities, ensuring consistent delivery of programs and services in alignment with Red Cross policies and procedures.
• Full staff management, including hiring, assigning work, coordinating, training, coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Build and cultivate strong relationships with community leaders, military leaders, government and civic organizations, and other charitable agencies to further the mission of the Red Cross.
• Ensure a year-round public relations program to maintain public goodwill and strengthen financial and logistical support within the military community and command.
• Ensure the efficient and consistent delivery of programs and services in accordance with specified Red Cross policies and procedures, and strategic plan.
• Monitor and report on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee training and professional development for staff and volunteers to strengthen capabilities, retention, and program effectiveness.
• 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) weights of up to 30 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.
• Maintain deployment readiness at all times by completing medical requirements, clearance requirements, and ongoing training requirements to maintain proficiency with casework and relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and manage an assigned area of responsibility, with general supervision.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple priorities are essential.
• Familiarity with military culture, regulations, and protocol is strongly desired.
• Ability to work on a team.

Qualifications

• 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 environments in conflict areas.
• Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

• Familiarity with military culture, regulations, and protocol.
• Volunteer Management.
• Previous SAF Experience.
• Knowledge of MEPS.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status 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 Program.
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition.
• Compensation Range: $68,130.00 - $90,810.00 annually.