Long-Term Recovery Grant Program and Compliance Specialist

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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The American Red Cross is seeking an innovative grant professional to support the grantmaking program for the National Headquarters Disaster Cycle Services Long-Term Recovery (LTR) unit.

This is a term-limited, benefits eligible position expected to last 18 months from date of hire with the opportunity to extend based on business need.

Location: This position is fully remote and eligible for work anywhere within the continental United States.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• Conduct reviews of grant applications, agreement documents, and management for compliance with program doctrine and policies.

• Capture program procedures and policies in written documentation for guidance documents, training, and job tools.

• Project planning, progress tracking, and coordination for ongoing and unplanned activities for the DCS LTR Grant Program.

• Provide ongoing training and technical troubleshooting to grant managers for grant project compliance and grant management process.

• Provide ongoing training and technical troubleshooting for system usage and grant process to grant management staff.

• Support program lead for grant system transition and implementation, including configuration, testing, training, implementation, and launch support.

• Supplement creation and formatting of data and talking points for PPT presentations to stakeholders and leadership.

• Co-ordinate sessions, document decisions, capture action items, and track task progress for grant manager team meetings.

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. Experience with grant management, technical writing, project management, and data analysis. Strong skills using systems to track and measure program progress and outcomes.

• Skills and Abilities: Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills. Comfort making decisions based on informed judgement and navigating complex situations where definitive guidance may not be available. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem solving. Ability to work independently to manage tasks and to collaborate with teammates to manage programs and projects.Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals. Ability to assessstakeholder andcommunity needsto provide equitable and consistent support.Identifies and resolves problems and/or develops alternative solutions.

• Other: Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Ability to utilize a variety of technical systems with ease, including online project management tools.

• Travel: Travel may be required.

* 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).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Experience with Red Cross and community-based disaster recovery processes preferred.

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. 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.

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 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with 6% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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