Executive Director

American Red Cross•Kerrville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! We are currently seeking a professional, innovative, and enthusiastic Executive Director to lead our Hill Country Chapter in the Central and South Texas Region . WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Reporting to the Regional Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director (ED) serves as the Meta Leader for the Chapter , leading the strategy for mission delivery within the chapter’s jurisdiction. The ED is supported by the chapter leadership team, community volunteer leaders, colleagues from the regional leadership team, and the chapter board. This role is a high-visibility, public-facing position responsible for strengthening community partnerships, mobilizing resources, and ensuring the effective delivery of the American Red Cross mission at the local level. The ED is also a member of the Regional Leadership Team. This position will work in our Kerrville office three days a week. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD This is accomplished through the following key areas of responsibility:

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
Experience : Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in the ability to build sustain community relationships/partnerships and in influencing others and building relationships preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
Proven ability to engage and collaborate with local community members and organizations
Deep understanding of local issues, cultures and demographics
Track record in influencing Governmental stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Mission Delivery Leads the chapter’s strategy for mission fulfillment, aligning local priorities with regional and national goals. Provides facilitative leadership to local teams and ensures integration with regional initiatives.
Community Engagement & Representation Serves as the Face of the Red Cross in the community to maximize visibility, connectivity, and recognition of the organization’s impact. Builds and sustains relationships with key stakeholders, elected officials, and community partners to expand mission capacity.
Board Development & Governance Develops and manages the chapter board to effectively mobilize support, resources, and advocacy for the Red Cross mission. Ensures board engagement in fundraising, community outreach, and strategic planning.
Volunteer Leadership & Capacity Building Recruits, develops, and manages Community Volunteer Leaders to represent the Red Cross in assigned territories. Supports volunteer engagement strategies to strengthen mission delivery and community partnerships.
Fundraising & Resource Development Partners with development staff and board members to drive fundraising efforts and secure financial resources to sustain chapter operations.
Collaboration & Team Culture Fosters an environment of teamwork, inclusion, and accountability across employees, volunteers, and partners. Serves, when assigned, as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network supporting disaster responses nationwide.

Benefits

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.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status 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