Executive Director

About the position

The Executive Director for the American Red Cross in West Kentucky is a pivotal role that embodies the mission of the organization to help those in need. This position is responsible for supporting region-led mission capacity building, which involves understanding community needs and perceptions, and strengthening relationships across all community elements. The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison to the community, working closely with Community Volunteer Leaders and the Chapter Board to communicate the capabilities and opportunities of the American Red Cross. This role is integral to ensuring that the Red Cross's contributions are recognized and valued within the community. In this capacity, the Executive Director will serve as the face of the Red Cross, maximizing its presence and connectivity within the community. This involves developing sustained community relationships that are essential for achieving regional mission goals. The Executive Director will also be responsible for managing the chapter board to effectively mobilize support and resources around the Red Cross mission. Additionally, the role includes developing and managing community volunteer leaders who will act as representatives of the Red Cross in their assigned territories, supporting mission capacity building through key community partnerships and volunteer recruitment. The Executive Director will influence the creation of a teamwork-oriented and inclusive environment to effectively deliver on the Red Cross mission. This position may also involve serving as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network, which supports disaster responses across the nation. The role requires a commitment to the Red Cross's values and a passion for making a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of the Red Cross to maximize presence and connectivity in the community.
• Develop sustained community relationships to achieve regional mission goals.
• Manage the chapter board to mobilize support and resources around the Red Cross mission.
• Develop and manage community volunteer leaders to support mission capacity building and recruit volunteers.
• Influence teamwork and inclusion to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission.
• Serve as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network when assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Ability to work on a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in community organization, public or business administration, or non-profit management.
• Fundraising and revenue generation experience in the Western Kentucky market.

Benefits

• 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.