Job Description

 

Executive Director - Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County

 

Overview

An exciting opportunity to lead the growing Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County (BGCWC) is open, and we are looking for our next Executive Director to make a positive impact on kids’ lives. We’re seeking candidates who will lead the overall planning and operation of the organization – while providing leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors.

Boys & Girls Clubs mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. You will be responsible for bringing the organization’s mission to life in this community, as you ensure that the kids and teens in your care achieve great futures by providing a safe and fun space, an engaging Club Experience, and managing caring professional to guide them along the way. As a proof point, 54% of Club alumni said the Club saved their life, so the impact you and your team will have on these kids’ and teens’ lives will be life changing.

The ambition for the future of the organization is to be able to increase BGCWC’s positive impact in Wayne County by increasing the number of youth served. The new Executive Director will be tasked with setting and growing the vision, garnering the communities’ support and harnessing the resources to stretch the reach and impact of this well-established organization.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

· 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.

· Provide professional leadership to the Board of Directors to ensure the development of an effective and motivated Board, including identification, recruitment, training, and involvement of Board members in meeting the goals of the organization.

· Monitors and approves the organization's program services and assures achievement of its mission and goals.

· Provides leadership to Club staff by developing 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, and other affiliated and regulatory agencies.

· Oversees staffing activities of the organization, including recruiting, training, and evaluation of both paid and volunteer staff.

· Promotes Boys & Girls Club services to individuals, other service organizations, and the local community.

· Directs and participates in public relations and fundraising activities.

· Provides professional leadership to the Board of Directors to assure development of an effective and motivated board, including identification, recruitment, training and involvement of members in meeting the goals of the organization.

· May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors.

· Reports to the Board of Directors.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; advanced degree preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations in a multi-unit organization.

· Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and 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 a 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 skills and competency in the following areas preferred: the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of nonprofit organizations and their management; and resource development activities and sources of funding.

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.'

Work Remotely : No

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

 

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goldsboro, NC 27534: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Application Question(s):

• Applicant must upload a cover letter, Resume and provide 3 References

 

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

 

Experience:

• Executive Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• Executive Level: 3 years (Required)

 

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

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