Executive Director

Job Description

Executive Director – Hill Country Chapter, Central & South Texas Region

The position reports to the Regional Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Director serves as the Meta Leader for the Chapter, leading the strategy for mission delivery, strengthening community partnerships, mobilizing resources, and ensuring effective delivery of the American Red Cross mission at the local level. The role is a high‑visibility, public‑facing position and a member of the Regional Leadership Team.

The Executive Director will work from the Kerrville office three days per week.

Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Mission Delivery

• Lead the chapter’s strategy for mission fulfillment, aligning local priorities with regional and national goals.
• Provide facilitative leadership to local teams and ensure integration with regional initiatives.

Community Engagement & Representation

• Serve as the Face of the Red Cross in the community to maximize visibility, connectivity, and recognition of the organization’s impact.
• Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, elected officials, and community partners to expand mission capacity.

Board Development & Governance

• Develop and manage the chapter board to effectively mobilize support, resources, and advocacy for the Red Cross mission.
• Ensure board engagement in fundraising, community outreach, and strategic planning.

Volunteer Leadership & Capacity Building

• Recruit, develop, and manage Community Volunteer Leaders to represent the Red Cross in assigned territories.
• Support volunteer engagement strategies to strengthen mission delivery and community partnerships.

Fundraising & Resource Development

• Partner with development staff and board members to drive fundraising efforts and secure financial resources to sustain chapter operations.

Collaboration & Team Culture

• Foster an environment of teamwork, inclusion, and accountability across employees, volunteers, and partners.
• Serve, when assigned, as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network supporting disaster responses nationwide.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred experience in building sustainable community relationships/partnerships and influencing others.
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are those present in a normal office environment. 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, sitting for long periods, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

Competitive Edge

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k) with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability & Insurance:
  Short & Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Fair Chance Hiring

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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