These gifts can help save thousands of lives.  How? Each year, the American Red Cross teaches lifesaving skills to nearly 12 million people.  But we can't do it alone. Reaching this many people is only possible through the help of people like you.  People who care about the safety and lives of others, and are willing to devote a little bit of their time to help us make the world a safer place.

As an American Red Cross paid instructor, you can gain valuable teaching experience and earn money, while helping save lives!

• Make a difference iin other's lives as well as your own.
• Help others learn to save lives.
• Gain valuable teaching experience -- and earn money!
• Build your resume.
• Teach a variety of courses including first aid, CPR/AED, Lifeguarding, Learn-to-Swim, HIV/AIDS prevention, and more!
• Train others in your company, organization or community.

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(Follow each descriptions instructions to apply. Employment Application Forms above are not required when applying for these positions)

DISASTER/EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency Services Specialist, Corpus Christi, TX. Serves as the primary Emergency Service representative to build capacity and provide immediate emergency assistance within an assigned geographical area. Recruits, trains and develops local volunteers to deliver emergency and disaster services for local incidents and initiates response for larger incidents.  Conducts interviews and ensures all paperwork and training is completed for entry into the DSHR system.  Primary responsibility for ensuring appropriate response to local emergency and disaster preparedness and response activities, including presentations, workshops and events.  Responds to Disaster Action Team calls within assigned area when Disaster Action Team volunteers are not available.  May be asked to provide back-up coverage to other geographic areas if necessary.  Performs follow-up casework for Disaster, Service to Armed Forces and International Social Services and ensures data is entered in appropriate database (Client Assistance System, SAF Self-Serve). High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience. Minimum of two years experience in emergency services or community services related work. Experience working with volunteers strongly desired.  Strong computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various databases desirable. Availability to work flexible schedules and to travel.  Available to work on long term assignments which may occur in challenging environmental and living situations.  To apply, send resume with salary requirement to RecruiterD3@usa.redcross.org;  MUST include position title and location in the subject line. American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Posted: 2/8/2012.

Emergency Services Specialist, Full-Time, Beaumont, TX. Serves as the primary Emergency Service representative to build capacity and provide immediate emergency assistance within an assigned geographical area. Recruits, trains and develops local volunteers to deliver emergency and disaster services for local incidents and initiates response for larger incidents.  Conducts interviews and ensures all paperwork and training is completed for entry into the DSHR system.  Primary responsibility for ensuring appropriate response to local emergency and disaster preparedness and response activities, including presentations, workshops and events.  Responds to Disaster Action Team calls within assigned area when Disaster Action Team volunteers are not available.  May be asked to provide back-up coverage to other geographic areas if necessary.  Performs follow-up casework for Disaster, Service to Armed Forces and International Social Services and ensures data is entered in appropriate database (Client Assistance System, SAF Self-Serve). High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience. Minimum of two years experience in emergency services or community services related work. Experience working with volunteers strongly desired.  Strong computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various databases desirable. Availability to work flexible schedules and to travel.  Available to work on long term assignments which may occur in challenging environmental and living situations.  To apply, send resume with salary requirement to RecruiterD3@usa.redcross.org;  MUST include position title and location in the subject line. American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Posted: 1/27/2012.

Emergency Services Specialist, Full-Time, Harlingen, TX. Serves as the primary Emergency Service representative to build capacity and provide immediate emergency assistance within an assigned geographical area. Recruits, trains and develops local volunteers to deliver emergency and disaster services for local incidents and initiates response for larger incidents.  Conducts interviews and ensures all paperwork and training is completed for entry into the DSHR system.  Primary responsibility for ensuring appropriate response to local emergency and disaster preparedness and response activities, including presentations, workshops and events.  Responds to Disaster Action Team calls within assigned area when Disaster Action Team volunteers are not available.  May be asked to provide back-up coverage to other geographic areas if necessary.  Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience. Minimum of two years experience in emergency services or community services related work. Experience working with volunteers strongly desired. Availability to work flexible schedules and to travel.  Available to work on long term assignments which may occur in challenging environmental and living situations.  To apply, send resume with salary requirement to: RecruiterD3@usa.redcross.org;  MUST include position title and location in the subject line. American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Posted: 12/19/2011.

Field Services Manager, Harlingen, TX. Responsible for the overall coordinating, organizing and directing of emergency response activities within a defined regional area. Responsible for capacity building and ensuring an adequate volunteer staff is available to deliver services. Directly supervises 1-2 Emergency Services Specialists also assigned to a defined jurisdiction. College degree (BS/BA) in business, emergency management or non-profit administration preferred but will consider relevant work experience. Previous experience in ARC disaster services both locally and within the DSHR system as a job director is a plus. Good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, and staff. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with volunteers strongly desired. Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities in a matrixed organizational environment spanning a larger geographic area.  Availability to work flexible schedules and to travel. Available to work on long term assignments which may occur in challenging environmental and living situations. To apply, please forward your resume and salary expectations to RecruiterD3@usa.redcross.org . Must add the position title and location in subject line.  Posted: 1/20/2011

Regional Manager, Logistics– Full-Time/Houston TX.  Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring the availability of necessary material, equipment and supplies to support all types of disaster relief operations within the Texas Gulf Coast Region; responsible for procurement, warehousing, transportation, facilities and emergency communication activities in the region. Responsible for capacity building to ensure adequate number trained volunteers are available to meet the needs of Logistics within the region. To apply, please forward your resume and salary expectations to RecruiterD3@usa.redcross.org . Must add the position title and location in subject line.  Posted: 1/20/2011

FLEET & FACILITIES
Fleet & Facilities Specialist, Houston, TX. The Facilities Specialist is accountable for routine activities in support of American Red Cross facilities and vehicle fleets. In this position candidate will perform routine facilities and fleet preventative maintenance, assists in the preparation, implementation and maintenance of a preventative maintenance program for all facilities and fleet vehicles, conduct regular facility &/or fleet inspections and walk-through to identify items needing attention and ensure safety and set up and break down furniture and equipment for meetings and special events. Will be responsible for some janitorial duties as necessary and on days when external janitorial service is not provided. Candidate must be available to road test and fuel fleet vehicles as necessary, and handle roadside assistance and emergencies for fleet vehicles as necessary. Must maintain detailed records on all fleet vehicles to comply with national and TXDOT requirements. Diploma/GED required. Minimum of one year facilities &/or fleet maintenance experience required. Valid Texas driver’s license. To apply, send resume with salary requirement to: RecruiterD3@usa.redcross.org; Posted: 2/8/2012.