JOB SUMMARY

·         Directs, supervises, monitors, and evaluates the overall operation, finances, and direction of the Boys & Girls Club under the supervision of the Corps Officer and the Advisory Council.

·         Provides leadership and overall direction to the Boys & Girls Club in fulfilling its youth development mission.

·         Establishes and maintains the quality of Advisory Council Members assuring representation of the community leadership necessary to provide direction and leadership and secure the necessary resources;

·         Institutes a strategic planning process containing clear and specific goals which are easily communicated.

·         Works with the Advisory Board and Council in attaining the financial resources necessary to carry out the organization’s plan.

·         Conducts public relations and marketing functions ensuring a favorable image in the community; selects, supervises and evaluates the work of all Club staff.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

·         Knowledge of and experience with the principles and practices of budget development and administration.

·         Knowledge of and experience with the principles and practices of program and financial development.

·         Knowledge of and experience with the principles and practices of strategic planning.

·         Knowledge of and experience with the principles and practices of public relations.

·         Ability to effectively select, recruit, lead and supervise staff, Board members and volunteers.

·         Ability to administer an annual budget and monitor expenditures and funding to ensure compliance with the same.

·         Ability to secure financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet the goals of the strategic plans.

·         Ability to represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner and to conduct public speaking engagements in order to promote the mission of the boys & Girls Club.

·         Ability to build positive and professional relationships with community leaders, Board of Director members, and volunteers.