Seeking A Youth Action Campaign Coordinator! - New Hampshire Based

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that:

• all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
• our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
• everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
• all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
• in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

About the role

Your local American Red Cross office is seeking a leadership volunteer to serve as a coordinator for our Youth Action Campaign, which focuses on making youth aware of International Humanitarian Law.

Responsibilities

• Attend the Coordinator Training administered by NHQ.
• Recruit teams of youth IHL advocates from your region to participate in the program.
• Implement the IHL training for youth teams and help them design their campaigns on an IHL topic.
• Commit 2-4 hours a week with youth teams during the implementation of the campaign.
• Take responsibility for youth registration, evaluation of the campaign, purchasing of supplies, and process for selecting who to send to DC for the annual summit.
• Report data related to metrics to regional staff in a timely manner.
• Communicate as necessary with the IHL Program Officer at NHQ.
• Participate in the monthly call during the implementation of the program.
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth.
• Passion for the Red Cross mission.
• Computer skills.
• Effective communication skills.

This role can provide you with professional experience with a highly respected organization.