Executive Director, Western Kentucky
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring an in-office Executive Director in Owensboro, KY, to lead the Western Kentucky Chapter's community engagement, fundraising, and strategic operations.
- Role
- Executive Director, Western Kentucky
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Owensboro, KY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking an Executive Director for the Western Kentucky Chapter based in Owensboro, KY. This role serves as the primary community-facing leader responsible for driving regional programs, fundraising revenue, and volunteer engagement. The Executive Director will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen community resilience and manage strategic relationships with local stakeholders and elected officials. This position requires a collaborative leader to steward the organization's mission and manage the local Chapter Board of Directors.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary community-facing leader and facilitator for the Chapter.
- Drive regional progress toward revenue, program, and volunteer recruitment goals.
- Lead chapter planning and align cross-functional teams to strengthen community resilience.
- Manage strategic relationships with elected officials and key community stakeholders.
- Develop and support the Chapter Board of Directors to ensure mission success.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
- Proven ability to work effectively on a collaborative team.
- Strong communication skills for public representation.
- Established connections within the Western Kentucky community are highly preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision plans; Health and Flexible Spending Accounts; 15 days of PTO; 11 paid holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; paid family leave; and disability/life insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in Owensboro, KY, and is an in-office role requiring the leader to be the primary face of the chapter in the local community.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting; however, the role includes a comprehensive benefits package including 401K matching, health insurance, and paid time off.
What are the minimum education requirements?
Candidates are required to hold at least a Bachelor's degree and possess a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should visit the American Red Cross candidate home portal to submit their application; the job will remain posted for at least five business days.
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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