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The Jackson Area
Chapter is currently seeking applicants for the
position of:
Emergency Services
Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Recognize,
understand and fully support all Chapter Performance
Standards.
2.
Develop and deliver Community Disaster Education
programs and information within
the
jurisdiction of the chapter and reach the
requirements set in Standard
Performance.
3. Develop and
coordinate DSHR members and maintenance of DSHR
database system.
4. Recruit and
coordinate volunteers to support the chapter. Provide training and retention of volunteers and maintenance of
volunteer human resource records.
5. Coordinate
and assist the Disaster Action Teams.
6. Ensure
disaster readiness.
7.
Develop and maintain shelter and merchant agreements
as necessary to provide
necessary supplies and shelters during disasters.
8.
Develop and maintain effective community relations
with private and governmental agencies, emergency
response departments and civic organizations
associated as required.
9.
Develop and maintain all records and statistical
information as required or requested by chapter
manager.
10.
Achieve positive client outcome requirements as
indicated in Standard Performance Indicator program.
11.
Other duties as may be deemed by chapter management.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
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Excellent
knowledge of American Red Cross organization,
history, policies and
services.
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Possess
outstanding public relations skills and be
totally committed to client
satisfaction.
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To ensure the success of chapter performance
standard requirements overall, this
position requires energy,
organizational, planning and technical skills.
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Must be a self-starter and demonstrate
initiative and resourcefulness.
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Must be able to maintain initiative through
personal development.
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Must be dedicated and work well with the diverse
community in delivery of programs and services.
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Be flexible to face multiple and shifting
priorities in the face of ever changing
situations and work well under great pressure.
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Must accept directions and authority with a
positive manner.
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Excellent oral and written communications skills
required.
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Minimum Education: High school diploma or
equivalent. Prefer some college.
Please send resume to:
American Red Cross Jackson Area Chapter
212 North Highland, Suite 240
Jackson, TN 38301
Jennifer McCraw |
Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross – Jackson Area Chapter
212 North
Highland, Suite 240, Jackson TN 38301
Office: 731-427-5543 | Cell: 731-402-1721
jennifer.mccraw@redcross.org |
