Executive Director - North Florida; Gainesville, FL

Job Overview

Executive Director – North Central Florida Chapter (Gainesville, FL)

The American Red Cross is the world’s largest humanitarian network. This role is largely external-facing and focuses on community relations and partnership development.

• Serve as the primary face of the Red Cross in the community, maximizing visibility and connectivity with local elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholders.
• Develop and sustain community relationships to support regional mission goals, including volunteer engagement, blood collection, and disaster preparedness.
• Lead, manage, and mobilize the chapter board to secure resources and strategic support for mission activities.
• Recruit, develop, and oversee community volunteer leaders who act as regional ambassadors for the Red Cross.
• Coordinate communication of the Red Cross programs and capacity needs with regional leadership, volunteers, and staff.
• Act as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network, supporting disaster responses across the chapter, region, and nationally. May be required to deploy to disaster sites outside the chapter for up to two weeks.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance, Non‑Profit Administration or equivalent. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience in community organization, public or business administration, or non‑profit management. Proven ability to influence leaders, build partnerships, and develop fundraising strategies.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong communication and public speaking skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Travel & Work
  
  Conditions:
  
  Willingness to travel within the region and attend meetings and conferences as needed. Ability to use a personal computer and drive a vehicle.
• Legal: A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local fair‑chance ordinances.

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.