American Red Cross Culture
Join the American Red Cross and Make a World of Difference!
You’ve seen us on the news, read about us in the paper, know that we help people in communities around the country and around the world every day. There's no doubt, Red Cross is there, whenever, wherever we are needed. But why should you take a look at Red Cross for a new career? In addition to competitive salaries and benefits (national benefits for your review) here are a few great reasons to join our team. First, there's the work we do everyday – around the world – helping others. Our employees enjoy knowing that the products and services we develop are helping save lives and make lives better everyday. The second reason for joining Red Cross is the unique atmosphere. Our culture has been created by the paid and volunteer staff, a proud history, and is rather unique. The American Red Cross is an exciting, enjoyable workplace. We invite you to explore a new career on our team!
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with the congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement
  
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS & RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT
HUMANITY -- The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.
IMPARTIALITY -- It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
NEUTRALITY -- In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
INDEPENDENCE -- The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
VOLUNTARY SERVICE -- It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
UNITY -- There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
UNIVERSALITY -- The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.
THE RED CROSS VISION
 
OUR SHARED VALUES
Affirming our commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we pledge ourselves to these Values:
HUMANITARIANISM -- We exist to serve others in need, independently and without discrimination, providing relief for victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
STEWARDSHIP -- We act responsibly, effectively, and efficiently with resources entrusted to us, always seeking to improve.
HELPING OTHERS -- We are attentive and responsive to those we serve, always listening to their needs and looking for ways to serve through existing or new initiatives.
RESPECT -- We acknowledge, respect, and support the rights and diversity of each person in our organization and in the communities we serve.
VOLUNTARY SPIRIT -- We, as a family of donors, volunteers, and staff, search for ways to provide hope to those we serve while demonstrating compassion, generosity, and appreciation.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING -- We seek, collectively and individually, to identify, obtain, and maintain competencies and the awareness required for exceptional service.
INTEGRITY -- We act with honesty, demonstrate courage and accountability under pressure
WHO WE ARE
  
As the leader in the nonprofit industry, the American Red Cross attracts a talented, motivated, and friendly workforce. Experts in the fields of humanitarian aid, disaster response, blood banking, and biomedical research & development can be found working at the American Red Cross. In addition, you will find staff working on cutting edge information technology, utilizing the latest financial management systems, and implementing corporate programs that keep us in step, or ahead of the competition. We value and respect the collective similarities and differences of our team. The Red Cross is committed to fostering a high-performing and diverse paid and volunteer staff who mirrors the nation we serve and the people who support us.
WHERE WE WORK
You can find staff working in Red Cross facilities across the country, in international field offices & on military installations around the world. The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located in Washington DC, with multiple facilities in Northern Virginia and Maryland.
National Headquarters 17th Street NW
National Headquarters Falls Church Facility
Staff will enjoy a new 452,000 square foot facility at 2025 E St. NW in 2003.
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