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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world\'s largest humanitarian network?

Join us\xe2\x80\x94Where your Career is a Force for Good!

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Why Choose Us?
As one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women\xe2\x80\x99s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

We are currently seeking a Business Operations Specialist in our South Carolina Region Supporting the Columbia area.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The Business Operations Coordinator provides transactional support for the finance, operational and administrative functions of the Region, including budget monitoring, daily finance transactions, local vendor relationships, facilities management, fleet management, HR, IT, and records/reports. Is the lead system user/trainer for software business applications. Provides operations backup support for the Region in the absence of the COO/CAO.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

1. Monitor budget and expenditure, 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 and/or documentation, delegating to volunteers as appropriate.

2. Support coordination of activities of the facility, establish work procedures, approve all maintenance, develop relationship with new vendors, analyze data to inform future decisions, plan for real estate transactions, achieve objectives set forward by management, and meet with other divisions to discuss shared services.

3. Provide training to volunteers to handle the administrative transactions necessary for the business, ensuring that their efforts are well-coordinated with the strategic business goals.

4. Analyze fleet inventory records, training, maintenance, and management of the fleet and personnel.

5. Support planning and preparation for events including the training volunteers to prepare insurance certificate applications, financial collection processes, and appropriate forms and codes used for regulated items including alcohol.

6. Train staff in use of business software application systems and support the escalation for regional phone and computer issues.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: High School or equivalent required. Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration preferred.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of financial or facilities business operations/administrative experience in community organizations, government agencies, non-profit, business or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Experience working effectively with volunteers and board members preferred.

Management Experience: N/A

Skills & Abilities: Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to maximize team performance and meet customer expectations. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative work relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders. Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws. Ability to work on a team.

Travel: Travel is required throughout the Region with some travel outside of Region.

Travel: Travel is required throughout the Region. Some out-of-region travel may also be required.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with 4% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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