By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
Why Choose Us?
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 Arizona, New Mexico Region.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The Executive Director is responsible for serving as the primary liaison to communities in highly complex markets with populations at or over 1.5 million to support region-led mission capacity building and fulfillment. Inform the regional leadership team of community needs and perceptions and strengthen relationships across the community through comprehensive communication of American Red Cross programs, capabilities, and opportunities for community involvement. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:
- Serve as the face of American Red Cross to maximize American Red Cross presence and connectivity in the community and expand the community’s recognition of the breadth of the American Red Cross contribution to the community in a highly complex market.
- Lead the achievement of region revenue, volunteer engagement, blood collection, and community engagement mission goals by identifying and strengthening specific strategic relationships in the community and serving as a connector for internal stakeholders for these activities.
- Influence and create an environment of team and inclusion to effectively deliver against the American Red Cross mission.
- Serve as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network supporting disaster responses across the nation.
- Develop and manage a large cohort of community volunteer leaders to serve as the face of the Red Cross in assigned territories, support mission capacity building by developing key community partnerships, and to recruit volunteers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Management Experience: NA
- Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team.
- Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state, and Red Cross system.
*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
- A master’s degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration, or non-profit management.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR YOU:
At the American Red Cross, we recognize and reward exceptional performance. In addition to the base salary, you will have the opportunity to earn an annual performance-based incentive.
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross.
- 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
- Service Awards and recognition
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. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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.
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