American Red Cross of Southern Missouri

Board Opportunity

A Board Member is a passionate leader who desires to make a positive impact on the community through their engagement in the Red Cross mission. In partnership with the local Executive, a board member will focus outwardly into the community to effectively mobilize support and resources around the Red Cross mission:

•  Serves as the “Face of Red Cross” to maximize Red Cross presence and connectivity in a community
• Actively develops and grows financial resources to live out the mission
• Helps support mission delivery by connecting to and building relationships with strategic partners and volunteers
• Supports and advocates for “One Red Cross,” as appropriate – Disaster, Service to the Armed Forces, Blood, Training Services, and International

Requirements:

• A personal interest in the Red Cross mission and the community
• The time and interest to be engaged and active on the board and one committee
• Potential for future leadership role on Board
• Intention of making Red Cross a high priority for personal financial giving
• Willingness to leverage personal and professional relationship to promote Red Cross mission.
• Commitment to the American Red Cross, its values and an understanding of its objectives, organization, services, and the responsibilities and relationships of working with donors, volunteers and partners.

Meeting times: Board meetings are usually the 4th Wednesday of the month at 4 pm. Committee meetings are determined by committee chair and members.

How to Apply: Submit your application to the board recruitment committee by emailing your resume and letter of interest to Stacy Burks at stacy.burks@redcross.org.

**Please let us know if you submit an application and/or get appointed to this board.