Executive Director

Executive Director – South Central South East (SCSE) Chapter, Oklahoma

The American Red Cross seeks an innovative, enthusiastic Executive Director to lead the SCSE Chapter for Oklahoma. Reporting to the Regional Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director is the face of the Red Cross in the chapter territory, responsible for building and sustaining community relationships, managing the local Board of Directors, and leading fundraising and blood donation efforts.

• Serve as the face of the Red Cross, maximizing presence and expanding community awareness.
• Develop and sustain community relationships to achieve region mission goals, including revenue, fundraising, and blood collection targets.
• Manage the chapter board, ensure board membership, committee participation, and meeting effective engagement.
• Develop, lead, and manage community volunteer leaders to serve as local ambassadors and recruit volunteers.
• Foster teamwork and inclusion by ensuring effective information flow and support for mission delivery.
• Represent the chapter on the Elected Officials Liaison Network; may be deployed to disasters outside the chapter area for up to 2 weeks.

• Education: Four‑year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance, Non‑Profit Administration, or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum five years of related experience, with demonstrated ability in public speaking, writing, community relationship building, and fundraising strategy.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong communications and influencing skills, proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), flexibility in managing change, familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within regions, occasionally to division sites; valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Not required.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days/year, based on tenure
• Paid Holidays: 11 holidays, including core and floating holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Insurance (Short & Long Term)
• Service Awards and recognition

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 in accordance with applicable state and local laws.