JOB SUMMARY

The Boys & Girls Club of Brockton (BGCB) was founded in 1990 to create a positive place for the youth of Brockton, Massachusetts and each year serves nearly 1,000 members ages 6-18. The Club is currently seeking a motivated and qualified candidate to lead the programming efforts for a rapidly growing non-profit within the position of Pre-Teen Director. Reporting to the Program & Outreach Service Director, the Pre-Teen Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, development and implementation of a broad range of programs for youth under the age of twelve during the school year and summer.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and supervise the pre-teen programs and all activities associated with the pre-teen program and summer camp programs and services.
• Create an environment that highlights the achievement of youth and promotes a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
• Responsible for management and coordination of school-aged licensed program, including program design, state regulations, and adequate staffing.
• Ensure implementation of annual program objectives.
• Work with the Director of Program Services & Outreach to evaluate overall club and camp services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests.
• Assist in planning and implementation of a recruitment strategy that assures that we maximize the involvement of all youth, with the greatest need, in our youth development programs.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets. Control expenditures against budget.
• Assist with the recruitment, training and management of program staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Assist in grant writing with the Director of Program Services & Outreach and the Development office for youth programs and services. Assists in securing financial resources to ensure budget needs are met and that reporting to grant sources is completed.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with parents and organizations.
• Work with the Director of Program Services & Outreach to maintain and expand relationships with external community groups, schools, and others to support outreach efforts to youth.
• Work with Administrative staff to develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club, and the community.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in youth development or a minimum of five years’ experience in the field of youth development.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the operation of a Boys & Girls Club (or similar organization) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage budgets and control expenses and create a positive environment for all youth.
• Requires experience with Massachusetts Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations and effective techniques for child development.
• Requires well-developed interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to project a positive image and communicate clearly, professionally and effectively through oral and written mediums with diverse groups of individuals.
• Requires strong project management, math, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments from different sources while meeting deadlines.
• Must demonstrate initiative, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide guidance to staff and volunteers with a variety of educational and experiential backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications and other BGC of Brockton training programs.

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Please email your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to

sloutzenhiser@bgcbrockton.org

or mail to:

Samantha Loutzenhiser

Program & Outreach Service Director

233 Warren Avenue

Brockton, MA. 02301