BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON

CHARLESTOWN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR                                                    

Full-Time (Mon-Fri)        

Primary Responsibilities:

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.

 

Additional 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. 

·         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.

Qualifications:               

·         BA/BS, advanced degree preferred; youth development background, non-profit management and business experience considered.

·         Minimum five to ten years experience in directing programs, developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans, and managing a staff of 20+, 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.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume to:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

50 Congress Street, Suite 730

Boston, MA 02109

attn:  Human Resources

or you may sumbit via email to: resumes@bgcb.org

www.bgcb.org