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 (Job Overview): Drive vehicle to pick-up deliver and properly store correspondence, products and other lightweight materials in accordance with an assigned route or on and as needed basis. Perform additional transport or loading duties to support the American Red Cross. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
- Drive vehicle to pick-up, deliver and properly store correspondence and products.
- Operate vehicle safely and within traffic laws. May require driving in inclement weather conditions.
- Follow an assigned route. Read and interpret maps and directions.
- May maintain logs and reports for daily runs.
- Maintain vehicle in a clean condition. May check fluid and gas levels in vehicle.
- May provide shipping and receiving support.
- Carry out any additional assignments required to fulfill the Mission of the American Red Cross.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- Education: High School or equivalent required.
- Experience: 1 year of related experience preferred.
- Skills & Abilities: Ability to become proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, complete in a timely and accurate manner. Ability to work on a team.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
A CDL is not required but helpful.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.