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Service to the Armed Forces- International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign Regional Coordinator

This position supports the Regional SAF department. The Regional Coordinator for the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC) coordinates the program at a regional level. The YAC informs youth ages 13-24 about IHL and encourages youth to build a peer-to-peer awareness campaign on an IHL topic.

Locations

Remote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit Campaign Coordinators and teams of youth IHL advocates from your region to participate in the program.
• Commit 2-4 hours a week during the implementation of the campaign.
• Report data related to metrics to regional staff in a timely manner.
• Communicate as necessary with Divisional Leadership
• Participate in the monthly call during the implementation of the program.
• Support IHL YAC Campaign Coordinators in overseeing their teams
• Ensures all Advocate teams receive training from Campaign Coordinators
• Shares programmatic guidance from NHQ with Campaign Coordiantors
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with youth and an interest in IHL.
• Excellent project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.
• Must display flexibility, adaptability, initiative, and teamwork.
• Must possess the ability to present politicized issues in compliance with the American Red Cross’s neutrality mandate.
• Experience working with youth, the Red Cross, and IHL is preferred.
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
• Either over 18 years of age and/or spent 2 years participating in the IHL YAC

Time Commitment

The coordinator will be assigned to the role for a full year, however the weekly time commitment will vary greatly. Depending on the coordinator's schedule and availability, the coordinator will commit roughly 10 - 20 hours a month on the program.

Development Opportunities

• Expand knowledge base about International Humanitarian Law
• Mentor youth and develop their capacity for service
• Enhance leadership and communication skills
• Build relationships with the Red Cross, volunteers, and community partners

Length of Appointment

One year appointment, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position.

Relationships

Red Cross staff and volunteers, Red Cross Clubs, high schools, colleges, and community partners.

Training

• IHL Youth Action Campaign Coordinator Training in EDGE
• Annually returning coordinators will need to take the new thematic Module 3 on Edge