Disaster Exercises Specialist Needed - (NYC) New York City

At the Red Cross, there is no such thing as a small disaster. In every single case it is the Red Cross' mission to help people affected by disaster meet their emergency needs that include shelter, food, clothing, and health and mental health services. As a paid staff member, you will support our loyal Red Cross disaster volunteers who serve selflessly to provide a bridge of assistance until individuals and families can resume a normal life.

We are currently seeking a Disaster Exercises Specialist to work in our New York, NY location. This is a Full Time position that will focus on designing disaster training exercises.


Job Summary:

Responsible for leading and managing a primarily volunteer team to support and provide Disaster Workforce engagement in an assigned geographic region. Serves as the lead functional expert in a Red Cross Region for supporting the disaster workforce. Tailoring national program offerings for the Region and communities within the Region, providing technical expertise, training, and leading regional implementation of Disaster Workforce priorities, this position supports regional employees and volunteers in the disaster territories to build capacity in the local community for the disaster cycle.

The top candidates will possess one or more of the following skills:

Exercise experience must include design and/or facilitation of disaster drills, tabletop exercises and full-scale exercises.
Experience developing and implementing Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plans.
Develop exercise objectives and facilitate the execution of drills and exercises. Develop drill and exercise reports.
FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner certification.
Demonstrate training in emergency management and planning. HSEEP certification a plus.
Comprehensive experience including participation in response to an actual disaster, encompassing all phases of disaster response, is desired.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience with social services or service/program delivery. Experience in providing leadership to staff and volunteer activities. Ability to interpret program trends, results, and related data to formulate recommendations. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem solving.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you've been waiting for, please visit our website at:
www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=50455



The American Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that employees growth and development, team spirit, competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.



As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, well-qualified women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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