Instructor I - Health & Safety, Youth & Community Services - Portland/Newport/Lincoln City and Eugene/Roseburg/Albany areas

Summary

This position conducts American Red Cross Health and Safety, Youth and Community Services (HSYCS) courses at the Red Cross Training Center and various sites within the Oregon Trail Chapter service delivery area, including businesses and general public settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

         Instructs American Red Cross HSYCS courses in accordance with National American Red Cross and Oregon Trail Chapter guidelines, standards and customer expectations.

         Available to instruct 8 hours per week (32 hours per month).

         Contacts HSYCS monthly to schedule hours of instruction.

         Contacts assigned sites to confirm class information a minimum of three (3) business days prior to class date.

         Transports all course equipment and materials, following HSYCS supply room procedures.

         Completes and returns all required course paperwork within 72 business hours.

         Promotes and supports HSYCS financial goals in product and emergency preparedness sales. Consistently cross-sells product in all classes.

         Promotes and represents the mission of the American Red Cross and the Oregon Trail Chapter to all class participants and customers in a professional manner (see Instructor Expectations and Dress Code).

         Participates as a team member of HSYCS to achieve departmental training goals.

• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Competency

Ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.  Demonstrates awareness of own cultural views and attitudes as well as of different cultures. Is able to facilitate partnerships, communicate both internally and externally and conduct service delivery cross-culturally.

Volunteer Relations

Ability to meaningfully engage and work with volunteers in all facets of job duties.  Ability to learn from volunteer knowledge, skills and experiences. Ability to share your knowledge, skills and abilities with volunteers.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience that indicates skills and abilities in a classroom instruction setting.

Successful completion of American Red Cross Instructor Course. 

To apply please visit www.oregonredcross.org in the about us section.  Submit a completed application packet to otcrecruiting@redcross-pdx.org.  This job will remain open until filled.