SAF Team Lead

The SAF Team Lead will oversee Red Cross services on a major military installation, managing staff and volunteers to ensure consistent delivery of SAF programs. The role involves building relationships with military leaders and community partners, managing budgets, and leading volunteer recruitment and engagement.

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.
• 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 to further the mission of the Red Cross.
• Ensure a year-around 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.
• Provide assistance on projects and work assignments as needed.
• Monitor and report on the outcomes and results of programs and services to ensure organizational accountability operational effectiveness.
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure metrics are consistently met.
• Oversee training and professional development for staff and volunteers to strengthen capabilities, retention, and program effectiveness.

Requirements

• 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, 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.
• For Mobile positions: 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 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 environment in conflict areas.
• Periodically accompanies the military on deployments.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Staff Management
• Volunteer Management
• Budget Management
• Public Speaking
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Military Culture Familiarity
• Military Regulations Knowledge
• Military Protocol
• Computer Skills
• Security clearance compliance
• Worldwide Mobility
• Conflict Zone Operations
• Programme Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Military Deployment Support

Languages

English