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Job Description:
Executive Director, Illinois River Valley Chapter
As one of the nation’s 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’s 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 professional, innovative and enthusiastic Executive Director for our Illinois River Valley Chapter.
Bi-lingual in Spanish is a definite plus.
NOTE: In order to receive full consideration, please upload a formatted copy of your updated resume when applying to this position.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
This position involves very little operational responsibility. It is an external-facing, community relations position. It is a plus if the successful candidate has established connections within the community.
This position is responsible for supporting region-led mission capacity building, informing the regional leadership team of community needs and perceptions, and strengthening relationships across all elements of the community by communicating the American Red Cross programs, capabilities and opportunities for community involvement. Reporting to the Regional Chief Executive Officer, the position serves as the primary liaison to the community supported by Community Volunteer Leaders and the Chapter Board. This position works alongside the volunteers and employees assigned to deliver mission fulfillment in the Region and Chapter and is a member of the Region Leadership Team.
This is accomplished through the following key areas of responsibility:
1. Serves as the Face of the Red Cross to maximize Red Cross presence and connectivity in the community and expand the community’s recognition of the breadth of the Red Cross contribution to the community.
2. Develops sustained community relationships to ensure capacity to achieve region mission goals.
3. Develops and manages the chapter board to effectively mobilize support and resources around the Red Cross mission.
4. Develops and manages community volunteer leaders to: serve as the Face of the Red Cross in assigned territories; to support mission capacity building by developing key community partnerships; and to recruit volunteers.
5. Influences to create an environment of teamwork and inclusion to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:
Serves as the Face of the Red Cross to maximize Red Cross presence and connectivity in the community and expand the community’s awareness of the breadth of the Red Cross contribution to the community.
Manages a portfolio of strategic relationships with local elected officials and key community leaders and stakeholders.
2. Develops sustained community relationships to ensure capacity to achieve region mission goals.
2a. Revenue: ED to lead the chapter in supporting achievement of region revenue target.
2.b. Mission Capacity Building: Supports achievement of the region volunteer engagement goals, blood collection goals, and community engagement mission goals.
3. Develops and manages the chapter board to effectively mobilize support and resources around the Red Cross mission.
4. Develops, leads, and manages community volunteer leaders who are responsible for serving as the Face of the Red Cross in assigned territories.
5. Influences to create an environment of teamwork and inclusion to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission.
6. Serves as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network supporting disaster responses.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Four-year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years related experience. Demonstrated ability to exercise good and timely judgment in complex situations.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team.
Travel: Travel within communities served and region, occasionally division.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 4% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- 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.
