Summary:
The Executive Director is responsible for the delivery of high quality programs and services to youth, ages 6-18, as well as the community relationships, financial well-being and facility management of one of the five Clubs that make up the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). The Executive Director, with a Director of Operations and full-time staff of about 15 youth development professionals, ensures the identification and implementation of objectives, standards and practices that meet the goals of the Club and the organization, fulfill “core” program area objectives and fulfill the agency mission. The Executive Director collaborates closely with the CEO, the finance, human resources and fundraising departments in the Main Office, as well as the community advisory board and BGCB’s Board of Directors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops strategic and tactical plans for programs and services that meet BGCB objectives while incorporating resources and feedback from the membership and their families, BGCB Board Committees, the community Advisory Board and collaborating organizations.
Assumes ultimate management responsibility for all staff members and volunteers working at the Club. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, hiring, salary and performance management decisions, oversight of training plans, ongoing performance assessments and annual evaluations with the goal of developing a strong team among club staff.
Responsible for developing and sustaining a strong local Advisory Board.
Functions as the primary liaison between the Club and the BGCB Board of Directors, Advisory Board, families and other constituencies of BGCB.
Creates opportunities for and maintains on-going local and community fundraising efforts to maximize revenues, oversee expenditures to ensure consistency with budget allocations, manage cash and local revenues, and oversee other matters pertaining to the financial status of the Club.
Assumes the role of primary liaison to Main Office staff, responsible for communications and planning, delegating as appropriate.
Provide oversight of the maintenance and upkeep of their facility ensuring that a safe, attractive and welcoming environment is created for Club members.
Represent both the Club and BGCB in their community ensuring that the interests of the youth are protected and supported.
Initiate and support the development of partnerships that enhance their Club’s ability to meet the developmental needs of their members.
Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
General BGCB Expectations:
Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.
Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand):
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum five to ten years experience in directing programs, developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans, and building/managing a professional staff, preferably in human services and/or youth development.
Preference for experience in working with community constituencies and diverse populations.
Must be knowledgeable of youth development principles and human service delivery systems.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to facilitate understanding across multiple audiences and inspire confidence with the community, staff and families.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required; MS Office and web competency required.
Flexibility to work a variable schedule as dictated by programming, fundraising and meeting schedules.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license required.
Required to obtain and maintain a cellular phone and be available to respond to calls in case of emergencies.
