By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: You’ll provide administrative and operational support to executive leadership (3 Vice Presidents) within Humanitarian Services (HS) Digital Product Management and Disaster Cycle Services. In addition to the day-to-day executive admin support, you'll manage a range of business operations activities such as meeting and event planning; team engagement and recognition; and HR and finance administration. Demonstrating these professional qualities will make you successful in this role:
- Integrity, trust, and discretion with sensitive and confidential information
- Accountability and proactive initiative with work assignments
- Strong financial stewardship through accuracy and policy compliance
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Adaptability to continuous change and high-pressure situations
- Positive interpersonal skills for collaboration and communication
- Alignment with our Humanitarian values
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:
- Manage calendars, travel, expense, and procurement for 3 Vice Presidents
- Event and meeting planning and delivery for leadership meetings, large workforce conferences, teambuilding events; and interactive workshops. Both in-person, virtual, and hybrid.
- Manage and track business operations and administrative activities such performance management, learning and development plans, recruiting and onboarding checklists, internal documentation and intranet content administration, etc.
- Preparing internal communication content for executive and workforce presentations
- Develop and maintain internal administrative documentation.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business administration, finance, operations, communications or related areas.
- Experience - Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience
- Required:
- -At least 2 years of experience as an executive assistant providing administrative support to a Vice President or similar level.
- -Demonstrated proficiency with event and meeting planning and delivery
- -Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook / Exchange, MS Teams, Sharepoint, and in-room audio visual technology and equipment for meetings
- -Demonstrated proficiency with business writing for executive presentations and internal documentation
- -Demonstrated proficiency with organizing, managing, and tracking work tasks
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 5% Match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and Recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
