Regional Executive Central Florida Region

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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!

What You Need To Know

The Regional Executive is accountable and responsible for achieving core mission delivery including performance targets in mission, fundraising, communications/marketing, volunteer services, operational management and supporting blood donor sponsorships and recruitment. They also serve as the face of the American Red Cross for various community initiatives; the media, donors, biomedical initiatives, blood sponsors and their communities. The RE leads a team of regional functional officers and Executive Directors.

The RE is the primary supervisor of the regional functional officers and Executive Directors and partners in a matrix system structure with division leadership to ensure organizational programs are executed. The Regional Executive works with the Executive Directors in the chapter territories to develop and engage volunteer boards and community volunteer leadership. A key expectation is to build a diverse and an engaged regional employee and volunteer workforce representative of the communities served and who uphold the core values of the American Red Cross.

The RE is also the Executive Director for the Tampa Bay Chapter and is expected to work with a board of directors and serves as the Face of the Red Cross in the chapter geography and chapter revenue $7M+.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

• Key corporate responsibilities include delivery of overall targets/goals of the Region including service delivery, workforce engagement, biomed support, revenue, and expense. Maintain compliance with corporate governance, policies, and governmental regulations. Ensure sound financial management and public accountability for contributions, income, expense, and all Red Cross assets. In partnership with division leadership, provide leadership and management of assigned staff, deliver Red Cross programs and services and uphold the core values of the organization.
• Ensure strong visibility for the American Red Cross in the regional jurisdiction. Increase and leverage community awareness and commitment to the American Red Cross by being an active community participant. Ensure regular local media and social media communications regarding all Red Cross services and regional/national activities, consistent with regional/national communication strategies.
• Has oversight of Board Members and Community Volunteer Leaders within an assigned region or geographic area. Build and guide activities of Chapter Boards. Ensure diversity of board leadership, representation of major organizations and community leaders, and maintaining board committees that support the mission through advocacy, fundraising and service delivery. Lead and support the selection and engagement of diverse Community Volunteer Leaders who further the Red Cross mission in assigned geographic areas.
• In conjunction with the Division Fundraising Vice President (DFVP), responsible for achievement of fundraising goals across their Region. Work closely with the DFVP in co-leading key regional staff and goals. Actively participate in developing fundraising strategies and fundraising efforts to grow financial resources within the Region.
• Build a strong collaborative environment across all lines of service and business units in the region to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission. Provide leadership and strategy for improved performance. Ensure that community needs are communicated to the lines of services and business units and that the American Red Cross programs and capacity needs are communicated to the community.
• Responsible for building and cultivating strong external relationships with key organizations and community leaders. Partners include donors, blood sponsors, governments, corporations, civic organizations, military, and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies.
• Build regional capacity for service delivery in all lines of service through program development and the engagement and retention of volunteers and partners. Ensure consistent, responsive, and timely delivery of high-quality services throughout the region. Ensure youth and young adults are engaged through a network of Red Cross Clubs which are integrated into the service delivery plans. May be called upon to serve roles in coordination with national response operations.
• Recruit, train, engage, and reward volunteers and to treat all clients, volunteers, guests, and other employees in a courteous and respectful manner, while maintaining a cooperative culture.

The salary range for this position is $151,000-$170,000

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

You will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance.

What You Need To Succeed

• :Demonstrated ability to develop effective work teams and build consensus within the organization and community. Exercise good and timely judgments in complex situations. Possess strong communication and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing.
• Minimum 7 years related experience in the profit or not-for-profit sector in business, sales or corporate administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required.
• Management Experience: Minimum 5 years experience directing a workforce and program management responsibilities.

Travel: Travel required.

What Will Give You The Competitive Edge

Prefer Master’s degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or nonprofit management. Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies. Proven track record in raising significant financial resources. Ability to work on a team.

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Benefits For You

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 to advance the learn.

• 401K with 4% match
• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Family Leave
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• PTO + Holidays
• Employee Assistance
• 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.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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