Regional Youth Action Campaign Coordinator

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The Regional Coordinator for the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC) coordinates the program at a regional level. The YAC informs youth ages 13-24 about IHL and encourages youth to build a peer-to-peer awareness campaign on an IHL topic.

Key Responsibilities

· Recruit teams of youth IHL advocates from your region to participate in the program.

· Implement the IHL training for youth teams and help them to design their campaigns on an IHL topic.

· Commit 2-4 hours a week with youth teams during the implementation of the campaign.

· Take responsibility for youth registration, evaluation of the campaign, purchasing of supplies, and process for selecting who to send to DC for the annual summit.

· Report data related to metrics to regional staff in a timely manner.

· Communicate as necessary with Divisional Leadership

· Participate in the monthly call during the implementation of the program.

· Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

· A passion for working with youth and an interest in IHL.

· Excellent project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.

· Must display flexibility, adaptability, initiative, and teamwork.

· Must possess the ability to present politicized issues in compliance with the American Red Cross’s neutrality mandate.

· Experience working with youth, the Red Cross, and IHL is preferred.

· Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Development Opportunities

· Expand knowledge base about International Humanitarian Law

· Mentor youth and develop their capacity for service

· Enhance leadership and communication skills

· Build relationships with the Red Cross, volunteers, and community partners

To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=121215&h=193&p=592563