Executive Volunteer Partner

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An Executive Leadership Partner serves as a peer working collaboratively with an executive Red Cross leader to achieve Red Cross goals and objectives. The Executive Leadership Partner has an executive-level background, applying executive-level thinking to chapter, regional, and division-level projects as requested. They operate with knowledge of all aspects of Red Cross service, and represent the Red Cross in the community.

Responsibilities:
* Develops and executes projects in support of the Regional CEO. These may include outlining objectives, strategizing with other leads, and implementing priorities.
* Work to enhance the culture that supports the Red Cross mission in the region.
* Recruit, Develop and Support a team of executive-level volunteers.
* Design an ongoing succession plan for volunteers.
* Key Involvement in Ad Hoc projects (both tactical and strategic) as and when required.
*Establish, and/or increase engagement in, effective relationships with leaders in businesses, community organizations, state/local governmental agencies, and faith-based entities.

Qualifications:
* Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs.
* Proven leadership in nonprofit or for-profit organizations.
* Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences.
* Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service.
* Work well both individually and with others.
* Relevant, complementary management and/or technical skills/operational experience.
* Strategic thinking including ability to understand and communicate the organization’s vision and mission, and process-oriented with regards to decision making and implementation planning.
* Team building, talent management, and succession planning skills to grow the organization’s capabilities.
* Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff partners as well as board members, senior management, and other volunteer partners as needed.
* Understanding the value of volunteers and providing leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 5-10 hours per week, working remotely and on-site

If you have questions or if you'd like to volunteer please email our Volunteer Recruitment Specialist, Beth Ratcliff at Beth.Ratcliff2@redcross.org