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Chief Operating Officer (COO) - American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region

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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 ally-ship 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!

The American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (with responsibility for Hawaii and Pacific Islands)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The COO will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the organization's operational functions across the Pacific Islands Region. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the American Red Cross by ensuring effective program delivery, resource management, and stakeholder engagement in a region that faces diverse challenges.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

Operational Leadership:

• Partner with the CEO to provide strategic direction and oversight to all operational functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all HR, safety, emergency, environmental and DEI policies.

Program Management:

• Supervise and support administrative personnel across the region to support program work in areas of disaster response and preparedness, service to the Armed Forces, volunteer services, fundraising, and community outreach.
• Monitor program performance metrics and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Financial Management:

• Acting as the Chief Financial Officer, the COO will develop and manage budgets for the Pacific Islands Region.
• Analyze financial reports, identify variances, and implement corrective measures as needed.

Facilities and Fleet Management:

• Oversee facilities and fleet in region, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained working environment. [Note: Facility & Fleet manager reports to COO but does not handle Pacific Islands Territories’ facilities and fleet.]
• Coordinate maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and renovations.
• Identify and secure new office space as needed on Neighbor Islands or Territories.
• Facilities include regional office space, storage space and warehouses.

Vendor and Contractor Relations

• Select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with external vendors and contractors for facility-related and other services.

Team Development:

• Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to staff, empowering them to excel in their roles.

The salary range for this position is$122,000-130,000

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.

Candidates m ust live on Oahu- Daily presence at Headquarter is preferred.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• • Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • M inimum five to seven years management experience
  • Proven experience in a senior leadership role with a focus on operations and program management.
  • Strong understanding of nonprofit organizations, particularly in the humanitarian and disaster response sector.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse teams in cross-cultural settings, driving them towards organizational goals.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Experienced Compassionate Leadership.
• Strong familiarity with Hawaiian Islands and territories.
• High proficiency in basic technologies with eagerness to learn new programs.

*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).

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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 redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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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. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good.

The American Red Cross is committed to excellence in service through diversity and inclusion. You will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. We celebrate the distinct differences that make us unique, and we foster work environments that recognize the diverse needs of our people. We need people who want to contribute their individual talents to help their neighbors locally, across the country, and around the world. As a leading humanitarian organization in the nation, the American Red Cross embeds principles of diversity and inclusion in all we do to fulfill our mission in a manner that is culturally competent and that deeply values and respects all humankind.

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