JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for the overall planning and operation of the organization, in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Additionally, provides leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining and allocating resources, and establishing policies.

About the organization: $709,000 budget (income sources – 31% from contributions, 33% from grants, 25% from special events, 7% from United Way, 4% from sport fees/other); five full-time employees with 5 units serving 5,200 youth.

Available: Immediately Benefits: 50% employer paid, major medical, 100% employer paid group life dental, long-term disability, and qualified pension program @ 3%; and two weeks’ vacation after the first year of employment.

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for the overall planning and operation of the club, in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Additionally, provides leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining and allocating resources, and establishing policies. Guides, supports, and serves the Board of Directors in establishing goals, and developing policies, procedures, budgets, and programs that fulfill the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County. Provides leadership to Club staff through establishment of goals, objectives and procedures; develops administrative and operational standards by which goals will be met. Assures management and attainment of resources necessary to ensure financial operations of the agency are conducted in accordance with applicable laws. Assures the organization is in compliance with membership and other requirements or standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, United Way, and other affiliated and regulatory agencies. Oversees staffing activities of organization, including recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating both paid and volunteer staff. Monitors and approves the organization’s program services and assures achievement of its mission and goals. Promotes Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County services to individuals, other service organizations, and the local community. Directs and participates in public relations, resource development, and other fundraising activities. Provides professional leadership to the Board of Directors to assure development of an effective and motivated board, including identification, recruitment, training, and involvement of members in meeting the goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Guides, supports, and serves the Board of Directors in establishing goals, and developing policies, procedures, budgets, and programs that fulfill the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County.
• Provides leadership to Club staff through establishment of goals, objectives and procedures; develops administrative and operational standards by which goals will be met.
• Assures management and attainment of resources necessary to ensure financial operations of the agency are conducted in accordance with applicable laws. Assures the organization is in compliance with membership and other requirements or standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, United Way, and other affiliated and regulatory agencies.
• Oversees staffing activities of organization, including recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating both paid and volunteer staff.
• Monitors and approves the organization’s program services and assures achievement of its mission and goals.
• Promotes Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County services to individuals, other service organizations, and the local community.
• Directs and participates in public relations, resource development, and other fundraising activities.
• Provides professional leadership to the Board of Directors to assure development of an effective and motivated board, including identification, recruitment, training, and involvement of members in meeting the goals of the organization.

Additional Responsibilities

The director may be assigned special projects as necessary by the Board of Directors.

Relationships

Internal: Maintains close contact with Board of Directors, Club Staff and volunteers.

External: Maintains contact with potential stakeholders, current donors, and external community groups.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in a non-profit agency or Boys & Girls Club which included management and supervision, with at least two years in a leadership capacity; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated skills and competency in the following areas: the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of non-profit organizations and management; and resource development activities and sources of funding.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan, and coordinate operations in a multi-unit organization.
• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to speak effectively and persuasively to groups and individuals.
• Demonstrated competency and ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Board of Directors, staff, community groups, and other related agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise professionals and other staff or volunteers who may be in distant subunits of the organization.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in asset management including financial resources and property.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise professionals and other staff.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.