Russian Cultural Liaison

The American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties, recognized as a premier humanitarian disaster relief organization, is currently seeking a Russian Cultural Liaison to join our team. This position offers a flexible work schedule, and requires 16-20 hours per week for 12 months. Some evening and weekend work may be required for community outreach.

The Cultural Liaisons’ purpose is to recruit volunteers King County for the American Red Cross Language Bank, a service that helps limited English speakers meet basic needs and avoid preventable emergencies by providing interpreters and translators. The Cultural Liaisons conduct outreach with and market Language Bank services to communities speaking Vietnamese and Russian languages.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend culturally-specific community meetings, events and gathering in King County locations to recruit volunteers in identified language(s) and raise the profile of the Language Bank program.
• Make presentations about the Language Bank and the value of volunteering to targeted groups.
• Assist prospective volunteers through the Red Cross volunteer intake process by arranging interviews in convenient locations and assisting with the required paperwork.
• Represent and advocate for the Red Cross in the targeted communities.
• Act as an interpreter when needed.

Requirements:

• Liaisons will have strong relationships and credibility in the Russian community.
• Excellent public speaking and motivational skills.
• Marketing, public relations, or sales background preferred.
• Fluency in English and Russian.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to travel independently around King County, Possible Kitsap County.
• A positive and professional attitude and demeanor.

To Apply:

Applications are accepted by sending your cover letter and resume to lindsay.gibb@hrpmsi.com . You may also fax 425-576-1910 attention: Lindsay.