The American Red Cross Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Rotational Program

The LEAD Rotational Program

Impact your career and the Red Cross mission.

• Program Details
• Benefits
• Eligibility
• Testimonials

The American Red Cross Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Rotational Program is a three-year development program designed to offer recent MBA, MPA, MA, and MPP graduates a paid, full-time employment opportunity that leads to mission-critical positions within the organization.

Program Details

Partnering with graduate schools across the country, the Red Cross allows you to embrace experiential learning and mentorship.

• Three, one-year rotational assignments expose LRP associates to Red Cross culture, operational management. and an enterprise-wide perspective to build leadership capabilities.  
• LRP associates also participate in the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program, joining high-potential Red Cross leaders for intensive leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and access to senior and executive leaders across the organization. 

Program Benefits

• Exposure to transformational nonprofit management, planning and innovation
• Access to executive leadership
• Senior executive mentors
• Fulfilling roles and responsibilities
• Full time, paid employment
• Career growth in an industry with meaning

“Our master’s level rotational program is vital in helping to bring exceptional talent to the American Red Cross. It is essential that we continue to embrace new perspectives and strive to develop the next generation of Red Cross leaders."
                              - Cliff Holtz, president and chief executive officer of the American Red Cross

Program Eligibility

Ideal Candidate Profile

• MBA, MPA, MA, MPP or other graduate degree candidate; nonprofit management a plus
• 3-5 years of work experience
• Open to relocation depending on rotation assignment
• Exceptional communication, customer service, project management, and interpersonal skills are a must 

• Interest in leading various operational components of a large nonprofit organization 
• Proven ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations 
• Experience leading teams or significant projects 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Please check back next year for updates on future programs, or contact us at Internships@redcross.org,