International Services Restoring Family Links - Outreach "Service To The Armed Forces"

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The purpose of this position is to expand Restoring Family Links service delivery to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. Team members will be responsible for supporting and developing of the outreach strategy, expanding community awareness and resources, developing new contacts and volunteers and, effectively serving all clients and partners. Demonstrate commitment and understanding of the Fundamental Principals of the Red Cross international network.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of an outreach strategy.
• Identify key agencies, religious groups, schools, community groups, non-profits, media contacts, and form sustainable partnerships to promote and benefit our services and widen our scope of referrals and resources.
• Expand community awareness and resources
• Develop new volunteer and community contacts
• Work with Red Cross divisions/regions to share knowledge, support relationship building, and verify existing partnerships.
• Identify successful stories to promote RFL services.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Restoring Family Links program and International Services, how these services fit with American Red Cross Domestic programs and why it is important to your audience. (Preferred)
• Desire to support the American Red Cross humanitarian mission through reconnecting separated families. (Required)
• Ability to work independently with diverse populations, in a culturally competent manner and to embody the Red Cross fundamental principles including impartiality and neutrality. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills (Required)
• Experience in public speaking, presentation, or training (Preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, familiarity with social media tools and resources (Required)

REQUIREMENTS: (Training provided by the American Red Cross)

• Orientation to the American Red Cross (online)
• Introduction to Restoring Family Links (online)
• Restoring Family Links Casework Course (online or in-class)
• Outreach workshop or online course
• On-The-Job Training and shadowing RFL Lead or other staff/volunteers

Email, text or call Juana Zapata, Recruitment Specialist at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org (951) 205-6689