Area Director

Job Title

Directs and manages overall daily operations at assigned Club sites and assist Directors with operations and programs with primary concern for program development and implementation, staff development, fundraising, board development, facilities and budget management.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Oversee the implementation and delivery of operations, programs, services and activities that facilitate achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.

Strategic Planning

Oversee the identification and evaluation of opportunities to improve program effectiveness on the basis of participation and achievement of stated goals; recommends modifications to improve program performance, as appropriate.

Resource Management

• Coordinate agency budget development; monitor and report variances in revenues and expenditures.
• Manage performance of assigned staff in achieving goals, providing technical assistance in program design, development, community relations and program operations.
• Help to establish staff development and training programs organizationally as part of the management team.

Partnership Development and Fundraising

Coordinate and implementation of resource development and communications activities for assigned communities.

• Grants: Research new grant funding opportunities from corporate and foundation prospects to support community development priorities. Coordinate with the Grants Management Team to develop and submit grant proposals.
• Special Events: Lead/Assist community staff, Board members, Board committee members, and other volunteers with fundraising events (and other activities) to garner awareness and increase support.
• Stewardship/Back Office: Support donor stewardship initiatives and donor database development (CRM). Coordinate appeal letters, thank you letters, and agency information correspondence to donors and supporters.
• Social Media: Support the implementation of a social media strategy for assigned communities. Increase audience/engagement and maintain a consistent posting schedule for the assigned communities/BGCTX Facebook page and other related platforms.
• Supports and interacts with Community Boards and Committees, and assists with board development.

Marketing and Public Relations

Work with the BGCTX Marketing Coordinator to develop annual fund promotional materials and solicitation resources.

Additional Responsibilities:

May be assigned additional duties, special projects, etc. periodically to be completed for the organization.

Relationships:

Internal: Maintain close contact with assigned staff to provide technical assistance in matters of programming and operations; interacts regularly with Chief Professional Officer and assigned Community Boards and committees.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or a combination of education and experience
• Resource development experience a plus.
• Considerable knowledge of; the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs and the principles and practices of a non-profit organization
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan, and coordinate operations in; personnel supervision, the recruitment and retention of key personnel; facility management; and budget management
• Leadership skills including; negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegation
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision