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American Red Cross

Delivers disaster relief and blood services

Coordinator 3 - Business Operations

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$24.62 - $32

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of five years of financial or facilities business operations or administrative experience in community organizations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or equivalent education and related experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to maximize team performance and meet customer expectations.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods; the work may involve prolonged sitting, driving, and working under challenging conditions.
  • Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
  • Ability to travel throughout the Region and occasionally outside the Region.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily operation of support services and business office operations for regional administrative functions.
  • Support budget monitoring, daily financial transactions, local vendor relationships, facilities management, fleet management, Human Resources, Information Technology, and records and reports.
  • Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers.
  • Perform all duties in compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Monitor budgets and expenditures, approve procurement transactions, prepare forecasts, and ensure programs are executed within budget.
  • Maintain and distribute operational processes and procedures and ensure adherence.
  • Provide guidance for grant reporting and respond to requests for information or documentation, delegating to volunteers as appropriate.
  • Coordinate facility activities, establish work procedures, approve maintenance, develop relationships with new vendors, analyze data to inform decisions, plan real estate transactions, achieve management objectives, and meet with other divisions to discuss shared services.
  • Train volunteers to handle administrative transactions and ensure their efforts align with strategic business goals.
  • Analyze fleet inventory records and support fleet and personnel training, maintenance, and management.
  • Support event planning and preparation, including training volunteers to prepare insurance certificate applications, financial collection processes, and forms and codes for regulated items such as alcohol.
  • Train staff to use business software application systems and support escalation of regional phone and computer issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Experience working effectively with volunteers and board members.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience with accounts payable processes and financial administration.
  • Experience working with vendors, including obtaining quotes, reviewing proposals, and managing vendor relationships.
  • Experience using EMAX or similar facilities and work-order management systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, Coupa, and Concur, and experience in records management, transaction processing, and expense administration.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Facilities.

About the Company

American Red Cross

Delivers disaster relief and blood services

The American Red Cross provides emergency relief and humanitarian aid by mobilizing volunteers, donors, and staff to respond to disasters and everyday needs. Its main activities include collecting and supplying blood, running disaster response operations, offering life-saving training (such as CPR and first aid), supporting military families, and promoting preparedness in communities. The organization works by coordinating volunteers, managing blood banks and donation drives, deploying resources during emergencies, and teaching people essential emergency skills. What sets it apart from many other aid groups is its nationwide network and established infrastructure that combines disaster response, blood services, and preparedness programs under one umbrella, backed by a steady flow of donations and volunteers. The goal is to prevent and relieve human suffering by being ready to help at any time, at home and around the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2002

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