DIV Texas State Relations Disaster Liaison (Texas Residents Only)
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - National Headquarters
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- Responsibilities
- Organize, coordinate, convene mentoring, training, scheduling activities for State EOC liaisons.
- Represent American Red Cross in meetings and exercises associated with State Emergency Management, State Departments, and TX Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
- Keep state government disaster response agencies informed of American Red Cross activities.
- Keep American Red Cross informed of state government disaster response agencies activities.
- Assist in development and maintenance of State Government Liaison capability.
- Represent the American Red Cross at planning meetings with various state level agencies/entities in disaster planning.
- Time Commitment
- 20 hours per month with some availability during business hours, 1 year commitment
- Available at least once per year for a two week deployment in support of the Texas State Operations Center
- Qualifications
- Experience working with governmental partners such as State Emergency Management, State EOC Liaisons or VOAD
- Build effective relationships with individuals who can help with work related goals, including building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Monitor and manage conflict with ability to spot problems early on and to take needed action so that flow and service delivery are not impacted.
- Build strong-identity teams to diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Adapts approach demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain a positive approach in handling issues from partners.
- Provide quick follow-up to understand the problem and provide a solution.
- Exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively relating to people at all levels internally and externally.
- Ability and willingness to travel to VOAD, State of Texas field offices as needed (primarily location in Austin with field offices also located throughout the state), and FEMA Region 6 Headquarters in Denton
- Willingness to comply with current public health and American Red Cross policies
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About American Red Cross - National Headquarters
Location:
431 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Crisis Support,
Disaster Relief
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2025
SKILLS
- Public Relations
- Litigation
- Disaster Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Secretarial
- Project Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 20 hours per month
- Available at least once per year for a two week deployment in support of the Texas State Operations Center