Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, a related discipline, or the equivalent experience required. Broad knowledge of volunteer leadership functions, issues, trends, and their implications for the field. Minimum of five years of substantive volunteer-related experience, paid or volunteer. Broad experience in developing training systems. Experience as an ARC paid or volunteer staff or as governance volunteer preferred.
Leadership skills to motivate participation and cooperation among staff and other agencies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills. We are seeking a volunteer to fill the position of National Chair of Disaster Services. As a senior volunteer leader you will work as a management partner with the vice president, Disaster Services and in coordination with disaster management and staff, to assist in the systematic development of enhanced leadership within Disaster Services, to promote Disaster Services and The American Red Cross to internal and external audiences, and to serve as a member of the Chapter Services Leadership Team. Field visits to some major disaster operations. Work from home may be negotiated.