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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:

*This is a part-time position that runs through June 2025. Candidates must be enrolled in a San Diego college to qualify.

**This is a hybrid position that requires some work in-person and remote.

Coordinates and serves as a resource for supporting the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive development program. Supports events and initiatives as needed. Conducts research, processes forms and reports, provides donor database information, processes donations and mailings, communications, and donor recognition. Maintains a calendar of reports, meetings and events.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides administrative and clerical support  including answering telephones, routing calls, processing mail and customer service. Manages ordering and inventory.

2. Responds to general inquiries and provides information about development programs and services, internally and public-facing.

3.Conducts or coordinates chapter based mailings including invitations and donor thank-you letters.

4.Logs and processes donations, including check/credit card/cash handling. Confirms donation coding and provides  associated reports. Assists  in the management of the chapter databases.

5.With guidance, assists in event coordination activities to include committee meetings, logistics, planning  and execution.

6.Independently resolves minor problems and issues which may impact development outcomes. Researches and provides information to enhance development department functions.

7.Maintains strict confidentiality of donors, contributions, programs and department procedures.

8.Recruit, train and work with volunteers to enhance engagement and department function. are utilized and ensure depth within the function

Qualifications:

Experience: 1 year required

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium

weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response

organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.

The hourly range for this position is: $16.50/hr.

*Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. 

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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.

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Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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