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American Red Cross

Executive Director

LocationSanta Ana, California
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted22m ago
Leadership & Executive

Quick answer

The American Red Cross is hiring a Senior Executive Director for its Orange County Chapter in Santa Ana, California, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Role
Executive Director
Organization
American Red Cross
Location
Santa Ana, California
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Compensation
$120,780 - $130,281 + an excellent incentive plan
Category
Leadership & Executive

The role

The American Red Cross is seeking a dynamic, community-centered Executive Director for its Orange County Chapter in Santa Ana, California, to serve as the face, voice, and catalyst of the organization’s mission.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary community facing leader and facilitator for the American Red Cross at the chapter level
  • Represent the organization publicly and lead collaborative chapter planning
  • Steward strategic relationships to achieve regional program, revenue, volunteer recruitment & engagement, blood collection, and community engagement goals
  • Manage a portfolio of strategic relationships with local elected officials and key community leaders
  • Develop, support, and ensure the success of the Chapter Board of Directors
  • Develop, lead, and manage a cadre of community volunteer leaders

What it takes

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • Demonstrated fundraising experience, including donor engagement and revenue generation
  • Ability to work on a team and manage cross-functional teams
  • Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus
  • Experience in board governance and development

What you'll bring

Strong community leadership and representationExperience in community relations and fundraisingAbility to manage and develop cross-functional teamsStrategic relationship management with elected officials and community leadersExperience in board governance and developmentVolunteer leadership and management

How we treat you

Medical, Dental Vision plans, Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO + Holidays, 401K with 6% match, Paid Family Leave, Employee Assistance, Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term, Service Awards and recognition.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

Santa Ana, California

What is the compensation?

$120,780 - $130,281 + an excellent incentive plan

What are the key qualifications required?

Bachelor's degree, 7 years of related experience, fundraising experience, team management, and board governance experience

How do I apply?

Apply now through the American Red Cross Candidate Home

How to apply

Apply directly on American Red Cross's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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