SAF Specialist - Honolulu

The American Red Cross is a premier humanitarian organization known worldwide for its dedication to helping people in need through emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in communities across the United States and globally. With a vast network of volunteers and professionals, the American Red Cross is committed to saving lives and providing compassionate care to those affected by disasters, military deployment, health crises, and other emergencies. The organization stands out as the largest humanitarian network in the world, offering individuals a unique opportunity to make a profound impact while fostering a rewarding career. Joining this established and respected nonprofit means becoming part of a community unified by a mission to help and serve others with empathy, integrity, and respect.

This job opportunity is for the position of Mobile SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist, a critical role supporting the Service to Armed Forces (SAF) and International Services (IS) Division. This regional position requires on-site attendance and does not allow for remote work. It is a unique mobile role that involves deployment worldwide to military bases and locations where the American Red Cross provides services to military members and their families. Employees in this position must meet strict medical and security clearances before employment and agree to worldwide mobility as a condition of employment. Deployments generally last about six months and occur approximately every 18 to 24 months. The Specialist helps to administer, develop, and oversee Red Cross programs that assist active-duty military members, veterans, and their families through direct service delivery, volunteer management, community outreach, and emergency response coordination.

The Mobile SAF-IS Regional Program Specialist is tasked with building strong relationships with military leadership and local community organizations, managing volunteer programs that deliver key humanitarian services, and ensuring consistent quality and compliance of services provided. Key responsibilities include coordinating services at military treatment facilities and VA hospitals, implementing strategic outreach efforts, managing budgets with accountability, and supporting emergency communications centers. The role also demands leadership in training and supervising volunteers, developing community partnerships, and enhancing the visibility of Red Cross services through marketing and engagement strategies. Because this position serves a military population, familiarity with military culture, regulations, and protocols is essential.

Beyond the operational duties, this position exemplifies servant leadership, requiring candidates to have the physical endurance and emotional intelligence necessary to work alongside deployed military members in challenging and sometimes harsh environments, including conflict zones. The American Red Cross values adaptability, independent problem solving, teamwork, and a passion for service in candidates filling this role. It offers a competitive salary range from $66,220 to $88,330, aligned with geographic location, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement options, paid time off, family leave, and more. This career is more than a job; it is a force for good where professionals are supported to grow and contribute meaningfully to military families and communities worldwide.