Job Description
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, tothe 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!
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:
Responsibilities:
Develop effective communications materials and support successful communications strategy for local media outreach nationwide on a regular cadence, as well as times of urgent need.
Successful support of communications material development related to Biomedical Services marketing programs and promotions.
Produce and maintain high-quality internal communications through existing communications channels, including the development of a weekly e-newsletter and monthly presentations.
Maintain success of and continue to grow employee blood and platelet donation program.
Actively pursue ideas for compelling content that help illustrate the Red Cross story; Maintain and share content through content library ownership; utilize stories to develop written materials for placement with internal and external audiences.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field required.
5 years of related experience preferred.
Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.
Proven experience developing compelling communications strategy and tools are required.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required.
Strong teamwork and collaboration required with ability to navigate complex situations with multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in Associated Press style.
Ability to work on a team.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
Internal organizational communications experience
Media interaction and pitching experience
Non-profit experience
Familiarity with/experience using Staffbase (Bananatag)
Media relations and pitching experience, including news release creation and media placement
The salary range for this position is $71,300.00 - $82,000.00/annually.
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
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.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO + Holidays
401K with 5% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
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 to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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.
