Donor Recruitment District Manager

American Red Cross; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Time Off starting at 15 days

Job summary

American Red Cross in Seattle is seeking a recruitment leader to drive strategic plans and programs to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual collection goals. You will oversee staff, align budgets, and improve donor and volunteer engagement to support regional and national initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience with 3 years in supervision. Some travel may be involved as you collaborate with multiple teams across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to work on a team and transportation for business purposes.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic recruitment plans for the district.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize the collection calendar to meet goals.
• Partner with leaders to design and implement recruitment strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure timely implementation of regional, divisional, and national initiatives and SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment strategy

Budget planning

Staff coaching

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, or communications

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Lead the execution of recruitment strategies and programs designed to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual collection goals. Drive improvements in recruitment effectiveness and operational efficiency while fostering volunteer engagement through ongoing support, development, and leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development and execution of strategic recruitment plans for the assigned district. Assist leadership with budget planning and monitoring to ensure the effective use of financial resources.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize the collection calendar to support regional needs and achieve budgeted collection goals.
• Partner with departmental and regional leaders to design and implement recruitment strategies, plans, and initiatives. Provide oversight and guidance to ensure successful execution by assigned staff.
• Ensure timely implementation of regional, divisional, and national initiatives. Promote adherence to standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and training standards.
• Collaborate with collections leadership to monitor donor scheduling, donor flow, and customer service metrics, making adjustments as needed to support operational goals and enhance the donor experience.
• Conduct operational audits and performance reviews to evaluate effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop assigned staff, including performance management, talent development, hiring, corrective action, and other employment decisions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

*Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• High-performing sales background with consistent results
• Leadership strengths that motivate teams and drive performance
• Skilled in leading change initiatives and navigating organizational transitions
• Focused on continuous process improvement and operational effectiveness

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000, plus incentive.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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