Red Shield Youth Center Executive Director I (6380)

Red Shield Youth Center Executive Director

ALM-Hattiesburg Red Shield Youth Center - Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Start Date 06/15/2026 End Date 06/29/2026

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Regular Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Category: Recreation

About This Opportunity

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – schedule will vary and discussed in detail with Corps Officers. Position requires evenings and weekends as needed to supervise and respond to Center needs and requirements, includes meetings, phone calls, texts, and emails as needed.

This position is responsible for:

• Plans, develops, manages, and directs the daily operations of The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center in accordance with its vision and mission.
• Overall management, Center-wide safety, planning, vision, and leadership for all aspects of the Center, including programs and services, finance/budget management and reporting, resource development, human resources management, center member services, communication, and advisory organization engagement.
• Assumes a leadership role within the community, partnering with businesses, foundations, government officials, other nonprofits, and supporters.
• Works with Area Commander/Corps Officer to establish vision, policies, strategic focus, priorities, and the general scope of services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the annual Center budget is funded and Center has adequate cash flow and reserves.
• Collaborates with the Advisory Board/Council, Area Commander/Corps Officer, to refine and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff, and priorities are aligned with our core mission.
• Leads the implementation of sound safety practices throughout programming; ensures that Center always complies with The Salvation Army Safe from Harm; ensures safety procedures are reviewed regularly, implemented, and inspected for compliance; ensures the timely reporting and follow up of incidents and accidents.
• Ensures successful adherence to all Human Resources/Employment policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure a safe environment.
• Manages the comprehensive collection and reporting of information for programs; ensures the data integrity of collection and reporting of programs; ensures the regular and routine processes for data collection and reporting.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to remain in stationary position frequently.
• Frequently moves about the community to complete job duties.
• This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at Red Shield Youth Center facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work Centers are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods.
• Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members.

Employee Benefits:

• Worker's Compensation
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance

What We Are Looking For In You

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

And

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with successful and impressive track record of operational leadership of multifunctional and decentralized teams and sustaining business/nonprofit/programs with a budget up to $500,000.00.

Or

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications :

• Valid Driver's License
• CPR and First Aid certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans / Disabled