The Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Montgomery, Howard and Frederick Counties seeks adult volunteer partners to serve as the face of the Red Cross in Montgomery County.
Purpose: Connect the American Red Cross to the Montgomery County community, helping to build capacity to deliver the local Red Cross mission.
- Participate in local community events, sharing information and bringing relationships and resources to the Red Cross.
- Cultivate and steward external relationships with elected officials, local service clubs and community partners.
- Advocate, representing Red Cross volunteer and blood donation needs with Montgomery County.
Time Commitment:
- Minimum of 10 hours per month, with flexibility for some weekday, weekend and evening availability a plus.
Qualifications:
- A natural ‘connector’, able to connect the community needs with the American Red Cross.
- Demonstrated interest in promoting Red Cross opportunities and mission.
- A creative self-started who can successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work in a variety of roles, including those of consultant, collaborator, and administrator.
- Exceptional people skills, able to be sensitive to others and personally work well in stressful situations with a wide variety of people.
- Embrace diversity and inclusion and demonstrate understanding of the mission, vision, and seven fundamental principles of the American Red Cross.
