JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall planning and operation of the organization, in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Provides leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. This organization serves 1,462 youth in five Club locations (four in High Point, NC and one in Asheboro, NC-approximately 20 miles away from High Point) and one swimming center and an organizational budget of $1,000,000.

Key Roles

Provide leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs within the Club and community by providing guidance and structure around the following areas: strategic planning, board development, resource development, resource and property management, technology, partnership development and management of marketing and public relations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five to seven years of experience in managing programs or operations in a non-profit agency, with at least two years in a leadership capacity preferred. Successful prior leadership experience in a Boys & Girls Club organization will be deemed highly beneficial.
• Thorough knowledge of: the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of managing non-profit organizations; and resource development activities and sources of funding.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations.
• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, decision making, delegation.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting for non-profits to include the ability to read, analyze and communicate the daily, monthly and year-end outcomes as provided in the financial statements. Responsibility will include managing the day to day financial results against the respective budgets and goals provided by the Board of Directors, Finance Committee as well as outside auditors.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups, and other related agencies.
• Basic knowledge of asset management including financial resources and property
• Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and Powerpoint