Senior Executive Director

Four-year college degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance or non-profit administration or equivalent experience required.
Prefer Master’s degree in the field of community organization, public or business administration or non-profit management.
Minimum of 7 years related experience.
Demonstrated ability to exercise good and timely judgment in complex situations.
Demonstrated ability for strong communications and influencing skills along with public speaking and writing.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
Demonstrated ability to build sustain community relationships/partnerships.
Proven experience in influencing others and building relationships.
Minimum 1 year- related management/supervisory experience preferred.
Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Familiarity with federal state and local employment laws.

Serves as the Face of the Red Cross to maximize Red Cross presence and connectivity in the community and expand the community’s recognition of the breadth of the Red Cross contribution to the community.
Develops sustained community relationships to ensure capacity to achieve region mission goals.
Develops and manages the chapter board to effectively mobilize support and resources around the Red Cross mission.
Develops and manages community volunteer leaders to serve as the Face of the Red Cross in assigned territories; to support mission capacity building by developing key community partnerships; and to recruit volunteers.
Influences to create an environment of teamwork and inclusion to effectively deliver against the Red Cross mission.
Serves as a member of the Elected Officials Liaison Network supporting disaster responses in the chapter area, regional area and nationally.

Knowledge of the Nashville area, and established contacts with community partners, funders, etc.