Area Director

Area Director – Lowndes & Brooks Counties

The Area Director is the senior operational leader for all Club units in Lowndes and Brooks Counties. This role ensures excellence in program delivery, grant compliance, and community partnerships. As a hands-on leader, you will maintain a consistent presence across sites, serving as the primary point of connection for families and a key driver of safety and strategic growth across the organization's expanding footprint.

Responsibilities

Unit Director Leadership & Support

• Primary Oversight: Directly supervise four Site/Unit Directors and two 21st CCLC Program Directors across Lowndes and Brooks Counties, ensuring they have the resources and guidance to manage their units effectively.
• Operational Advocacy: Act as the first line of support for Unit Directors, assisting them with complex personnel issues, facility needs, and daily problem-solving.
• Performance Management: Facilitate weekly check-ins and monthly evaluations to ensure Site Directors are meeting operational targets and organizational standards.
• Escalation Management: Provide executive-level support for elevated parent or student concerns, stepping in to resolve issues that require a senior leadership presence.

Operational Excellence & Safety

• Daily Operations Oversight: Supervise and support site-level operations—including transportation, meals, and programming—ensuring systems run efficiently, staff are supported, and Club standards are consistently met.
• Safety Audits: Partner with the facilities team to conduct regular site inspections and oversee drills, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all youth.
• Grant Compliance: Monitor site data and program execution to ensure all units remain in full compliance with private, state, and federal grant requirements.

Community & Strategic Growth

• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain active relationships with school districts and community partners in Lowndes and Brooks Counties to support site integration and sustainability.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with the CEO and the executive team to ensure operational consistency and impact across the region.

Qualifications

• Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years of leadership experience in youth development, education or management.
  • Management: Proven track record of supervising site or multi-site operations and managing diverse teams.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in nonprofit management, education, public administration, or a related field beneficial.
  • Beneficial skills: Familiarity with BGCA or K12 Serving standards, 21st CCLC grants or other state or federal funding, and youth protection best practices.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for frequent travel between sites.

• Work Environment & Schedule:

  • Office based in Valdosta, with regular travel to sites in Lowndes and Brooks Counties.
  • Full-time with some evening and weekend responsibilities tied to programming, family events, and emergencies.
  • Participates in leadership team meetings and Board updates, and executive-level planning