Regional Chapter Executive, American Red Cross, Central NY Region in Syracuse, NY

The American Red Cross, Central New York Region (ARC-CNY) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Regional Chapter Executive (RCE), the principal American Red Cross leader in Central New York. The Regional Chapter Executive will lead a dedicated team of mission-driven professionals and volunteers in service delivery, fundraising and partnership development and management, attracting and leveraging substantial resources to achieve the mission of this key American Red Cross Region.
The Organization
The mission of the American Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. While chartered by the United States Congress, the American Red Cross is an independent nonprofit organization and is financially supported by voluntary public contributions and cost reimbursement. The Regional Chapter Executive is appointed jointly by national American Red Cross leadership and a local Board and reports to the American Red Cross Division Vice President.
American Red Cross, Central New York Region provides critical programs and services across 16 counties in Central New York, from the Pennsylvania border to the Canadian border, with a combined population of 2.1 million. The Chapter?s primary focus is ensuring communities are prepared for, can respond to, and recover from emergencies of all types. It manages community resilience programs, working with community partners to ensure that the communities build local capacity. ARC-CNY trains and mobilizes 4,300 volunteers a year who support delivery of services to over 150,000 people each year. In addition, the work includes supporting members of the military and their families in times of need and helping vulnerable people and communities around the world as part of the global American Red Cross network.
With Syracuse as the hub, ARC-CNY has recently been created by merging the Southern Tier and Central New York Regions. The new Region includes the Central New York (Syracuse), Northern New York, Mohawk Valley, Tompkins, Cortland and Southern Tier (Binghamton) Chapters that serve as local sites for community programs, volunteer recruitment, and disaster preparedness and response (see www.redcross.org).
The Position
The RCE is the public face of the American Red Cross in the Region and will lead in achieving challenging goals. S/he will serve as a member of the Division leadership team and will supervise a senior management team including 4 Chapter Executives, a Chief Development Officer, a Chief Communications/External Relations Officer and a Chief Operating Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the Regional American Red Cross team, both paid and volunteer, to increase the community?s resilience and motivate residents to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Act as the convener of community resources to ensure community preparedness and resilience and, with guidance from national programs, ensure that the American Red Cross mission is delivered within the Region. Hold responsibility for disaster response, representing the community during crisis and working with national staff to ensure effective service delivery.
Ensure strong visibility for the American Red Cross regionally. Represent the American Red Cross and form high-level relationships with key organizations and community leaders including donors, local and state government officials, corporations, civic organizations and other community charitable and nonprofit organizations. Drive community awareness, participation and commitment to the American Red Cross by being an active community participant and ensure regular media communications regarding American Red Cross services and regional/national activities in coordination with Regional/National communication strategies. Serve as the primary regional media interface, leveraging relationships with regional media to ensure timely and accurate information about services and programs.
Raise funds to deliver the American Red Cross mission down the street, across the country, and around the world. With the support of a Division fundraising VP, lead in developing strategies and growing and leveraging financial resources. Working with the Regional and Community Chapter boards to achieve fundraising objectives.
Build Regional capacity for service delivery through engagement and development of volunteers and partners. Recruit high-profile community leaders who will advocate for the organization. Partner with the local Board of Directors in fundraising, planning and service delivery. Ensure that youth and young adults are engaged, and ensure that critical community resources view the American Red Cross as the preferred way for individuals, groups and corporations to fulfill their desire for meaningful and fulfilling philanthropic experiences.
Manage program and financial metrics. Work with the Division Vice President to establish Regional revenue and expenses budgets and hold responsibility for delivery of Regional goals. Hold responsibility for sound strategic and operational management/oversight and public accountability for contributions, income and assets.
Develop and retain a talented, effective, and diverse workforce of employees and volunteers. Hire, manage and evaluate the management team. Work collaboratively with Community Chapter Boards, building a consensus environment, and supervise and support of Community Chapter Executives.
Serve as a member of the Division leadership team, supporting and contributing to Division goals and activities. Ensure a coordinated relationship with external constituents and collaborative interactions with other American Red Cross units. Serve on national task forces and projects as needed.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity will be an experienced professional able to