Community Preparedness Education Team Member (All Northern Ohio Counties & Monroe County, Mi.)

The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies. 

This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:

1. Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activities
2. Execute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations
3. Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies

• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
• Ability to relate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, required
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and review program guidelines and tools, required
• Experience or comfort public speaking, required

Required

• Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (Required)
• Everyone's Welcome (Required)
• Red Cross Volunteer Orientation

Complete all online/in-person training and review all relevant information for the Community Preparedness Education Program you are supporting (Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations). Review all preparedness program materials and guidance posted on the Exchange in the Preparedness Toolkit.

Leadership, planning, community engagement, team building, public speaking

One year with up to a three year renewal option

Flexible hours with expectation of one year commitment to assignment.  Approximately 30-60 minutes per presentation (does not include travel or setup).  Suggested presenting minimum of 4 times per year.