[Hiring] Regional Communications Director @American Red Cross

Role Description

The Regional Communications Director serves as an important component of the American Red Cross regional team. Responsibilities include:

• Determine the communications and marketing functions that drive regional business objectives and results.
• Publicize the mission of the Red Cross and support revenue generation.
• Educate the public about how to access Red Cross services.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide communication and marketing support.
• Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy: Collaborate with the regional executive and division communication director to execute a strategic communications plan aligned with enterprise-wide strategies.
• Media Relations and Social Engagement: Develop and execute media relations and social media strategy, manage media contacts, and respond to local media inquiries.
• Public Affairs and Crisis Communications: Support disaster public affairs activities and develop crisis communications strategies.
• Internal Communications: Collaborate with the regional executive to implement internal communications strategies.
• Management: Ensure delivery of performance goals and manage volunteer engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Affairs, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with proven knowledge of AP Style.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and media monitoring software.
• Experience managing professional social media accounts.
• Willingness to serve as a media spokesperson.
• Ability to work on a team.

Requirements

• Travel is required for regional meetings, events, and activities.
• Combination of education and experience must meet minimum requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• PTO: Starting at 19 days a year.
• 9 paid holidays including core and floating holidays.
• 401K with 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
• Service Awards and recognition.