SAF Team Lead

POSITION NOTE: Selected candidate will sit onsite at Fort Polk

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!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We're seeking a mission-focused leader to oversee Red Cross services on a major military installation. In this role, you'll manage a team of staff and volunteers, ensure consistent delivery of SAF programs, and build strong relationships with senior military leaders and community partners.

You'll represent the Red Cross across the installation, lead volunteer recruitment and engagement, ensure efficient program operations, track outcomes, and manage the local budget. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about supporting service members, veterans, and their families.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

• Provide leadership, direction, and operational support to Red Cross paid and volunteer staff located on military bases and military treatment facilities
• Responsible for 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
• Ensure a year-around public relations program to maintain public goodwill and strengthen financial and logistical support within the military community
• Ensure the efficient and consistent delivery of programs and services in accordance with specified Red Cross policies and procedures
• Monitor and report on outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability and operational effectiveness
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met
• Maintains deployment readiness at all times

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
• 1 year of lead or supervisory experience
• Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and manage an assigned area of responsibility
• Strong computer skills are required
• Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing are required
• For Mobile positions: U.S. citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and a no-fee U.S. passport
• Must meet strict medical and physical requirements, including immunizations required by the U.S. military
• Travel may be required

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Familiarity with military culture, regulations and protocol
• Volunteer Management Preferred
• Previous SAF Experience Preferred
• Knowledge of MEPS Preferred
• Located near a major airport to effectively travel to sites

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year
• Holidays: 11 paid 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: $66,780 - $89,010 - $111,240 USD Annual

Apply: https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Leesville-LA/Team-Lead--IL-_RC86689-1

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer.