Executive Director
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Job Description:
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!
The American Red Cross is currently seeking an Executive Director to support our Northern Nevada Chapter.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
We are currently seeking a professional, innovative, and enthusiastic Executive Director for our Northern Nevada Chapter. This position is an external-facing role that focuses on community relations/capacity building, fundraising and board leadership. This candidate must be comfortable being the face of the Red Cross in the Northern Nevada Region. This position is responsible for supporting region-partnered mission initiatives by providing facilitative leadership to local teams and updating regional leadership of the communities needs and perceptions. Incumbents will also be responsible for strengthening relationships with our community partners by educating them on the programs and opportunities that the American Red Cross has to offer. The Executive Director in this region is responsible for strong regional engagement and fundraising goals set by the National Headquarters team. This position reports to the Regional Executive and serves as the primary liaison to the community and is supported by Community Volunteer Leaders and the Chapter Board.
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 recognition of the breadth of the Red Cross's contribution to the community.
- Develops sustained community relationships to ensure the capacity to achieve regional mission goals.
- Responsible for the fundraising activities and goal obtainment for the region.
- Develops and manages the chapter board to effectively mobilize support and resources around the Red Cross mission.
- 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.
- Influences to create an environment of teamwork and inclusion to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission and needs of the community.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to lead a team, proven track record in fundraising, and strong communication skills including media relations/spokesperson.
Drive: Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. This may include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
Strong community connections in Northern Nevada with the ability to meet outlined goals.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 5% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
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.
