Job Description:
Senior Director, Government Relations
WHY CHOOSE US?
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!
We are currently seeking a Senior Director, Government Relations for our Government Relations Department. The location for this position is flexible with the U.S., but you must be open to working east coast hours.
NOTE: The application deadline for this position is Friday, August 14th, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Senior Director, Government Relations Serves as one of the organization’s senior leaders and must have expertise in the aforementioned issue areas. Responsible for forging and maintaining relationships with Members of Congress, key staff and selected agency officials. The Director must be able to develop strategic and tactical plans around relationship building and execution of the ARC’s business priorities. Interprets, recommends and executes the organization’s priorities by providing expert analysis on legislation and regulations. Essential skills include: Strategic analytical ability, ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, exceptional written and oral communication skills, superior public policy acumen, political sophistication and ability to work with senior elected officials and the staff. The Director must be able to confidently represent the business priorities of the organization at the highest levels of government and with key stakeholder groups and be able to anticipate future issues that impact the Red Cross.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the Fundamental Principles and in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
PAY INFORMATION: The salary range for this position is $175,000- $200,000 This position is not eligible for relocation.
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.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD
Drive a Comprehensive Legislative Advocacy Strategy by advancing federal, state, and local policy priorities and cultivating relationships with key elected officials, government stakeholders, and coalition partners.
Focus areas include tax policy, labor and employment policy, ethics and compliance, Red Cross field support.
Build and Strengthen Influential Policymaker Relationships with members of Congress, state legislators, local officials, and executive branch stakeholders to advance organizational priorities.
Analyze and Anticipate Policy Developments by monitoring legislative, regulatory, and political trends, assessing potential impacts, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Develop Policy and Advocacy Resources including legislative briefings, issue papers, testimony, hearing preparation materials, policy analyses, and executive-level talking points.
Represent Organizational Interests Before Government Bodies by supporting legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings, coalition activities, and direct advocacy engagements.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Education: Bachelor's degree required. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or other advanced degree is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Management Experience: 7 years of management experience.
Skills & Abilities : Ability to work on a team. 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.
Travel: Travel is required throughout the Region. Some out-of-region travel may also be required.
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.
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.
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