American Red Cross reviews

Atrociously long hours sometimes, some days are as short as 6 hours, some are 14 You're going to drive. A lot. Expect to commute over an hour sometimes. Your schedule will always fluctuate day-to-day. You might wake up at 5 am one day after having worked until 8 pm the day before. Your schedule will change even just hours before you're scheduled to work. Getting PTO approved is hit or miss, and mostly miss.

Disaster relief mid-level management demonstrates persistent disorganization and a concerning lack of empathy toward employees and, at times, clients. Cultural values and external perspectives are insufficiently respected, and despite serving a diverse KCMO community, the chapter’s workforce and volunteer base do not reflect that diversity. Employees from marginalized backgrounds appear inadequately supported or protected. A reported on-the-clock racial discrimination complaint was deemed unsubstantiated by HR, after which the employee experienced retaliation and a lack of protection from management. Perceived conflicts of interest further undermined trust in the process. Overall, while the organization publicly promotes inclusivity, its response to discrimination and the evident lack of managerial experience in disaster relief leadership raise serious concerns.