Manager for Business Operations and Planning Los Angeles Wildfires Long Term Recovery Program

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!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
The Manager for Business Operations and Planning for Long-Term Recovery Wildfire Programs is a critical role embedded within the Wildfire Long-Term Recovery (LTR) team of the LTR Branchat American Red Cross-National Headquarters. The LTR Branch, in addition to supporting disaster operations service delivery activities, engages in program design and implementation, partner and community-level capacity building, system and process enhancements and workforce management.

The Wildfire Long-Term Recovery programs have been running consecutively in the West since 2017. Current programs include two active recoveries on Maui and in Los Angeles. The Manager for Business Operations and Planning for Long-Term Recovery Wildfire Programs is a key role in supporting the effectiveness and internal coordination of the team. This role works in close coordination with the Director, team members and internal stakeholders to support administration, track program progress, foster collaboration, identify obstacles and solutions, and achieve LTR strategic objectives within defined timeframes. This role will also provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to Long-Term Recovery volunteers.

This is a term-limited, benefits eligible position expected to last 12 months from date of hire with the opportunity to extend based on business need. This is a remote position. This is a remote position, and candidates residing in CA are preferred.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
* Project Management:Facilitate effective communication, organization, planning, and implementation of Wildfire LTR and NHQ LTR Branch projects.
* Data Collection and Analysis:Analyze data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improved program design and implementation.
* Strategic Support:Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans.
* Process Improvement:Support Director in identifying opportunities to streamline and improve operational processes and assist in implementing changes.
* Team Coordination and Support:Provide administrative support for the Wildfire LTR team including meeting management, development of internal and external communication material, leadership briefing preparation and team wellness.

Standard Schedule: Monday- Friday Standard business hours.

The salary range for this position is $85,360-$93,120. Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Management Experience: N/A
Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment
* Proven experience in project coordination, team support, or a similar role.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
* Proficient in project management software and collaboration tools.
* Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
* Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

Travel: Travel will be required, 25%-50% at times. Site visits and partner engagement activities will be regularly occurring. Must have a Valid Driver License

Deployment Requirement: Disaster employees are required to deploy to disaster relief operations outside of their region at a minimum of once a year. Deployments contribute to skill building, career development and exposure to different types of disasters. Employees must meet all training and physical capacity requirements for deployment.

*Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
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Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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

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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.

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

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