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Chief Operating Officer

American Red Cross
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
May 06, 2026
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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

Reporting to the Regional Executive, the Regional Chief Operating Officer serves as a member of the Regional Senior Management Team. Ensures organizational effectiveness by providing leadership, vision and strategic planning. Directs, administers and coordinates the Region's organizational and business activities to ensure goals, priorities and timelines as established by the National Organization and the Regional Executive are met. Supervises four or more Executive Directors, Business Operations and Region administrative staff and all Community Services Programs that exist in the Region. Is responsible for all regional administrative functions. Is the liaison with consolidated back-office functions at NHQ (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Fleet Management, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Risk Management) and ensures the Region's responsibilities correlating to these functions are accomplished.

This is a hybrid position with a lot of traveling. The home office is in Dallas. Candidate may also work out of the Ft Worth office.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

  • Staff Management: Responsible for personnel management of four or more Executive Directors, the Business Operations Manager/Coordinator, regional administrative and facilities/fleet management staff, community services programs staff. Serves as coach and mentor to management, employees and volunteers in these areas throughout the Region. Demonstrated commitment to professional development for self and all volunteers/employees working in Operations.

  • Financial & Reporting: Provides ongoing analysis, monitoring and forecasting for Region. Interprets financial reports for chapter boards and executives as needed. In collaboration with NHQ Finance unit, ensures fiduciary responsibility, sound financial management and accountability for contributions, income and all other Red Cross assets. In collaboration with the Regional Executive and Regional Chief Development Officer (RCDO), provides support for the analysis, monitoring and forecasting of the fundraising budget. Ensures that the Region is in compliance and meeting all corporate requirements including performance management and reporting. Reporting includes FOCIS, United Way, grant(s) reporting, finance reports and other data as required.

  • Consolidated functions: Serves as the regional liaison with National Headquarters consolidated functions (i.e. Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Real Estate, Facilities/Fleet Management, Risk Management, Office of General Counsel, etc.) and ensures that the Region's responsibilities related to carrying out those functions in the Region are accomplished.

  • Service Delivery Liaison and Program Management Oversight: On behalf of the Regional Executive, may serve as the regional liaison ensuring that a collaborative partnership is maintained with PHSS and Biomed to ensure a One Red Cross approach to service delivery within the Region. Responsible for personnel management, program development, operations, revenue and expense targets for all Community Service programs. Facilitates the planning process including all stakeholders in the event a community service program is transitioned from the Red Cross to another organization.

  • Support Function Oversight for:

  • *Fleet Management: Oversees the Region's fleet to ensure the upkeep and safe operations of all vehicles and trailers. Works within National and PHH guidelines. Manages the turnover of the fleet through the capital budget following ARC guidelines for age and mileage.

  • *Facilities Management: In collaboration with NHQ Real Estate Services (RES) ensures that real estate transactions related to leasing/subleasing, selling/purchasing are carried out in accordance with established policies/procedures. Ensures maintenance of building/grounds for all facilities within the Region. When other organizational units (PHSS, BioMed, NHQ) share space in any of the regional facilities, manages the relationships and facility issues with these business partners.

  • *Human Resources: Serves as the Region's liaison with Human Resources to ensure that ARC policies & procedures are supported region-wide. Supports the on-boarding of new staff including completion of regulatory requirements, authorized equipment and access

  • *Information Systems: Serves as the Region's liaison with IT to ensure that hardware, software, phones and phone systems meet ARC minimum standards and are operational.

  • *Continuity of Operations: Ensures Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans are in place and updated for all facilities within the region.

  • Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

  • This is a hybrid position with a lot of traveling. The home office is in Dallas. Candidate may also work out of the Ft Worth office.

Work Conditions:

  • Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to
  • emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout
  • chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response
  • organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, Data Analytics, non-profit administration or similar field required. MBA or equivalent a plus.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience with at least 3 years in a non-profit or service organization preferred.

  • Previous ARC experience is desirable.

  • Management Experience: Minimum 5 years directly related management/supervisory experience.

  • A current, valid driver's license with good driving record isrequired.

  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to maximize team performance and meet customer expectations.

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with attention to detail. Strong project management skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative work relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders. Refined critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills and the ability to establish and adjust to current and emerging priorities and negotiate multiple complex activities.

  • Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.

  • Travel: Travel is required throughout the Region. Some out-of-region travel may also be required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

  • Operations background.

  • Finance background.

  • Analysis and reporting .

  • Think strategically.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Supervisory experience.

BENEFITS FOR YOU

* We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status and tenure

* Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.

* 401K with 6% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance Program

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

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Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!

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.

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