**Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.** **_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, to the 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! **_WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW_** Supervise the daily operation of support services and business office operations for regional administrative functions. Oversee budget monitoring, daily finance transactions, local vendor relationships, facilities management, fleet management, Human Resources, Information Technology, and records/reports. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. **_WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD_** **_Responsibilities_** 1. Monitor budget and expenditure, approve procurement transactions, prepare forecasts, and ensure programs are executed within budget. Develop, maintain and distribute operational processes and procedures and ensure adherence. Provide guidance for grant reporting and respond to requests for information and/or documentation, delegating to volunteers as appropriate. 2. Coordinate activities of the facility, establish work procedures, approve all maintenance, develop relationship with new vendors, analyze data to inform future decisions, plan for real estate transactions, achieve objectives set forward by management, and meet with other divisions to discuss shared services. 3. Provide direction and training to volunteers to handle the administrative transactions necessary for the business, ensuring that their efforts are well-coordinated with the strategic business goals. 4. Review analysis of fleet inventory records, training, maintenance, and management of the fleet and personnel. 5. Plan and prepare for events including the training volunteers to prepare insurance certificate applications, financial collection processes, and appropriate forms and codes used for regulated items including alcohol. 6. Trains staff in use of business software application systems as the lead system trainer for the software business applications and ensure escalation for regional phone and computer issues. **The Business Operations Specialist** should have exceptional verbal and written skills, be highly organized, have strong financial acumen and strategic thinking, the ability to work independently and be a self-starter, be able to participate in communications and social media projects as needed, focus on working collaboratively in a team-oriented setting, to prioritize multiple projects and have interest in participating in the growth of the community Requirements **_Scope_** Considerable knowledge of job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of general and detailed aspects of the job. Contact with individuals representing other departments and/or representing outside organizations. **_WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED -_** **_Qualifications_** **Education:** High School or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred. **Experience:** Minimum 7 years of financial or facilities business operations/administrative experience in community organizations, government agencies, non-profit, business or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A **Skills & Abilities:** Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to maximize team performance and meet customer expectations. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative work relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders. Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws. Ability to work on a team. Travel: Travel is required throughout the Region with some travel outside of Region. _A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is_ _required._ _*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted)._ **_Physical Requirements_** Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions. **_DISCLAIMER:_** _The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified._ **_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._** _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._ ​ AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS (https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service) partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations. Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday (https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html) to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. 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