Executive Director - Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Executive Director, Northeast Florida Chapter

This Executive Director position is based in Jacksonville, FL.

What You Need to Know

This position involves very little operational responsibility. It is an external-facing, community relations position. It is a huge 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.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• 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.
• Develops sustained community relationships to ensure capacity to achieve region mission goals.
• 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. Serves, when assigned, as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network supporting disaster responses across the nation.

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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. Prefer Master's degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or non‑profit management.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years related experience. Demonstrated ability to exercise good and timely judgment in complex situations, strong communications and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing, develop and implement fundraising strategies, build sustainable community relationships and partnerships, and influence others.

Management Experience: N/A

Other: Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to work on a team.

Travel

Travel within communities served and region, occasionally division. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

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. Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Work environment will consist of moderate noise. Ability to work in a small cubicle and sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

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.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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