Reports to: Board of Directors
Status: Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
In accordance with the elements of competence established for Boys and Girls Club executives, the Executive Director is responsible for overseeing strategic planning and operation of the Club, in support of organizational mission and goals. Provides leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. Provides leadership and direction to staff management in carrying out the key roles assigned to them.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Leadership
1. Provide leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs within the Club and community:
- Support the organization’s mission and principles
- Ensure an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes
- Ensure programs, services and activities that support youth development outcomes
- Ensure establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures
Strategic Planning
2. Ensure and oversee a strategic planning process is instituted that results in the development and implementation of a quality strategic plan.
3. Ensure and oversee the identification and evaluation of opportunities for improvement and implements plans for improvements.
Board Development
4. Identify, recruit and develop effective board members.
5. Ensure active participation by board members and support effective board roles and functioning. Oversee staff liaisons to Board committees to ensure they are provided with the information and support necessary to fulfill their objectives.
Resource Development
6. Ensure the annual budget is funded and organization has adequate cash flow.
7. Oversee the development of financial development strategic plans and, as necessary, participate in cultivation and solicitation visits with development staff and board members.
Resource Management
8. Ensure development, implementation and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget in collaboration with financial management staff.
9. Ensure all necessary administrative and operational systems are in place to support effective operations.
10. Ensure productive and effective staff performance, managing the performance of management level professionals.
Technology
11. Ensure the development and implementation of plans for updating existing technology and resources:
- Ensure the acquisition and allocation of funds for implementing and updating existing technology and resources;
- Ensure the maintenance of Club technology and information management systems.
Partnership Development
12. Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations.
Marketing and Public Relations
13. Increase visibility of Club programs, services and activities and maintain good public relations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors.
RELATIONSHIPS:
§ Internal: Maintain contact with Board of Directors, Club staff, volunteers, and club members.
§ External: Maintain contact with potential and current donors, external community groups, parents, school officials, parents and school officials, and others as required.