Greater Houston Area Red Cross

Program Coordinator II - Western Branch Office

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Title: Program Coordinator II - Western Branch Office Description: Under the supervision of the Branch Office Director, assists with the coordination and implementation of Health & Safety program. Schedules Health & Safety courses and necessary equipment/resale items to support those courses. Handles telephone and walk-in registration for the general public. Recruit volunteers to teach scheduled curriculum and/or or recruit for community Health Fairs or related activities. Maintains and cleans equipment (or supervises volunteers) following Center for Disease Control guidelines. Maintain supplies, records, and equipment for Learn to Swim program. Process monthly Health & Safety reports, tabulate statistics for yearly United Way reports, and turn in detailed billing instructions to Assistant director. Cross train in disaster functions to provide back-up support for casework and must services. Required Experience: Knowledge of computer functions, and familiar with Word and / or Excel. ...

Assistant Director - Galveston

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Title: Assistant Director - Galveston Description: Responsible for developing, promoting and providing Disaster Services, disaster preparedness & response. Oversees Health & Safety Services and other Red Cross programs. Assists with AFES, Veterans and volunteer services. Responsible for reports and proposal writing. Manages branch office in absence of director. Night, evening & weekend work required as well as ability to travel occasionally. Required to work in Mainland and Galveston offices. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to recruit and motivate people, organize events and promote programs. Supervisory and casework experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Public/Community relations background. Live within the jurisdiction and able to travel quickly to disasters. Knowledge of Red Cross programs and disaster services preferred. This position will be working out of Texas City Branch Office and Galveston. Required Experience: Excellent organizational...

Administrative Assistant I - Fund Development (Part-Time)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Title: Administrative Assistant I - Fund Development (Part-Time)
Description: Responsible for accurate and timely gift processing of Chapter donations and the general functions of Fund Developemnt under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Fund Development. Required Experience: Proficient in software application such as Word, Excel and Access. PowerPoint a plus. Experience using Raiser's Edge Software preferable.
This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Highly organized and capable of meeting deadlines: good communications skills; able to work in a goal oriented environment; able to manage confidential information; demonstrates good judgment; bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus.
Education Required: High School Diploma, or GED, two years of college level coursework, or comparable work experience.
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time
Position reports to: Assistant Director

Contact info:

Connie DeLeon (Add to Contacts)
Contact by cdeleon@ghac.org please.
(713) 313-1650
Fax (713)-313-1777

American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098
USA

Assistant Director Sales & Marketing - Health & Safety Services

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Title: Assistant Director Sales & Marketing - Health & Safety Services Description: Under the direction of the Health and Safety Director, promotes and sells Workplace Health and Safety training courses throughout the Greater Houston Area Chapter. Supervises and works pro-actively with WPP Sales & Marketing staff to support them in the achievement of their individual sales goals. Schedules face-to-face sales calls and initiates contact with new prospective clients. Actively market and sell AED units and other H &S product throughout the GHAC. Responsible for evaluation of sales and marketing strategies, as well as implementation of new marketing ideas to increase program growth by 10% annually. Required Experience: Marketing and Sales experience. Completion of marketing and sales training, internal and external to the ARC. Ability to supervise staff eccectively, setting performance goals and monitoring progress to insure achievement of departmental goals, according to...

Service Director - South Bay Area Branch Office

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Title: Service Director - South Bay Area Branch Office Description: Provides the overall direction and leadership for the planning, coordination, evaluation of American Red Cross services throughout the Branch Office jurisdiction. Ensures that the delivery of the highest quality of client/customer services is provided. Provides technical guidance and leadership to office volunteers and staff. Organizes the community around American Red Cross efforts through community outreach and fundraising. Assists the Executive Management Team in carrying out the mission of the American Red Cross. Position reports directly to the Managing Director. Required Experience: Five years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably with the American Red Cross. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Ability to provide motivation, guidance and direction to volunteer and paid staff. Proven ability to give program direction, guidance and development. Knowledge of community resources,...

Caseworker - Disaster

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Title: Caseworker - Disaster Description: Staff position with responsibility for providing Client Services to disaster clients. This includes conducting an assessment and verification of disaster losses, interviewing the disaster client, discussing with the client which disaster related needs can best be met by American Red Cross. Completing all necessary forms, issuing Client Assistance Card and/or Disbursement Orders, as well as, making referrals to other community based agencies for those disaster related needs not met by the American Red Cross. Provides technical assistance to the Disaster Action Team (DAT) members and other disaster volunteer caseworkers. Provides assistance with the delivery of all other services as needed. Work throughout all categories of disaster providing Red Cross support as needed. Night, evening, weekend work required as well as ability to travel occasionally and carry out disaster assignments. Maintain DSHR membership with unrestricted travel. Perform...

Program Coordinator II -Southeast Branch Office

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Title: Program Coordinator II -Southeast Branch Office Description: Under the supervision of the Branch Office Director provides Disaster Services, Community Disaster Education and if needed assistance to Military personnel and their families. Assist in promoting and coordinating Health and Safety programs. Provides administrative support to the branch office. Required Experience: Knowledge of Red Cross programs and services preferable. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Minimum high school diploma, college preferred. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to contact, meet, and work effectively with diverse populations. Willingness to become Instructor Trainer in several areas. Ability to meet demands of flexible work schedule. Education Required: Minimum of high school diploma, College preferred Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Position reports to: Service Director Contact info: Connie DeLeon (Add to Contacts) Contact by cdeleon@ghac.org...

Learn - To - Swim Lifeguard

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Learn - To - Swim Lifeguard
Description:

Work as a Lifeguard during Learn-To-Swim sessions offered at local aquatic facilities. Work closely with the facility’s Water Safety Instructor to insure maximum safety for all LTS participants. Supervised by the Assistant Director, Learn To Swim Programs

Required Experience: Ability to recognize and react properly to water emergencies, excellent rescue skills, demonstrated ability to perform in-line stabilization plus backboarding.
This Job Requires the Follow Skills:

Personable, good communication skills, ability to enforce rules fairly and consistently, prompt and courteous

Education Required: Current Lifeguard & CPR for the Professional Rescuer and FA
Planned Duration of Employment: Part Time
Position reports to: Asststant Director

Contact info:

Connie DeLeon (Add to Contacts)
Contact by cdeleon@ghac.org please.
(713) 313-1723
Fax (713) 313-1777

American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098
USA

Maintenance Technician

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Title: Maintenance Technician
Description: Postion performs janitorial, building and fleet maintenance. Assista in the delivery of quality maintenance services to internal and external customers. Required Experience: Mechanically inclined and knowledge of building repairs as well as minor auto mechanics.
This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Able to perform specific manual task and able to lift 30-50 pounds. Intiative to deal with vechile and physical plant problems and solutions. Able to adapt to changing priorities and work loads. Some basic computer skills preferred.
Education Required: High School Diploma, G.E.D., some college or technical school preferred.
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time
Position reports to: Director of Facilties Services

Contact info:

Connie DeLeon (Add to Contacts)
Contact by cdeleon@ghac.org please.
(713) 313-1723
Fax (713) 313-1777

American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098
USA

Learn -To-Swim Instr. (WSI)

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Learn -To-Swim Instr. (WSI)
Description:

Responsible for supervising, teaching and promoting ARC aquatic courses at designated facilities in GHAC. Teaching experience with youth preferred. Knowledge of all Learn -To- Swim levels. Competitive swimming experiences a plus.

Required Experience:

Teaching experience with youth preferred.

This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Current ARC Water Safety Instructor, Current First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training certififcate perferred.
Education Required: High School Diploma, G.E.D., some college preferred
Planned Duration of Employment: Part Time
Position reports to: Asststant Director

Contact info:

Connie DeLeon (Add to Contacts)
Contact by cdeleon@ghac.org please.
(713) 313-1723
Fax (713) 313-1777

American Red Cross, Greater Houston Area Chapter

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77098
USA

Customer Services Clerk

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:45:00 GMT

Title: Customer Services Clerk Description: Assist in shipping, receiving and maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and equipment. Assist with quality customer services by issuing and maintaining equipment. Responsible for providing timely and courteous service, support and assistance to the general public, volunteers and staff. Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers under stressful conditions. Flexible and ability to respond to changing workloads. Texas Drivers License. Required Experience: Preferred Customer Service background, with one - two years experience in supply/warehousing This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Excellent physical condition, able to lift 50 lbs. Computer experience. Education Required: High school diploma with some college preferred. Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Position reports to: Supervisor Contact info: Connie DeLeon (Add to Contacts) Contact by cdeleon@ghac.org please. (713) 313-1723 Fax...

Traning Specialist (Part - Time)

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Title: Traning Specialist (Part - Time)
Description: Teaches Red Cross FIRST AID and CPR classes. Required Experience:

A variety of teaching experience including work with adults as well as children preferred. Strong ARC teaching background preferred. Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle required. Neat appearance and flexibility a must. Spanish/English Bilingual capabilities including written as well as verbal skills preferred.

This Job Requires the Follow Skills: ARC SFA/CPR Instructor authorization required. Instructor trainer authorization preferred.
Education Required: High School Diploma, G.E.D., some college or technical school preferred.
Planned Duration of Employment: Part Time
Position reports to: HEALTH & SAFETY

Contact info:

Connie Deleon (Add to Contacts)
Contact by c please.
(713) 313-1723
Fax (713) 313-1777

Red Cross Houston

2700 Southwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77092
USA