JOB SUMMARY

In accordance with the elements of competence established for Boys and Girls Club executives, the Chief Professional Officer is responsible for overseeing strategic planning and operation of the Club, in support of organization mission and goals. Provides leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. Provides leadership and direction to staff management in carrying out the key roles assigned to them.

Key Roles

·         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.

·         Provides leadership to Club staff through the 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 the financial operations of the agency are conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

·         Assures that 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 the organization, including recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and evaluation of 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 services to individuals, other service organizations, and the local community.

·         Directs and participates in public relations and fundraising activities.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

·         Preferred Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

·         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 experience.

·         Demonstrated skills and competency in the following areas: the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys && Girls Clubs; of the principles and practices of non-profit organizations and of 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, 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 the Board of Directors, staff, community groups, and other related agencies.

·         Demonstrated ability to supervise professionals and other staff/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