About the Opportunity
The Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director who envisions themself at the helm of a mission-driven organization that strives to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The Board of Directors is seeking a strategic thinker to manage our operating budget as we also embark on a substantial capital project.
The Executive Director is responsible for managing all development, communications and community relations efforts, including strengthening capacity and diversifying funding resources while strengthening community and board engagement.
While our Operations Director manages day to day functions, the Executive Director will provide oversight to our downtown teen center and two licensed after school programs. Sites include:
- State-licensed after school program operating out of the Retreat Farm in Brattleboro
- State-licensed after school program operating out of Westminster Central School
- Downtown teen center, providing unique enrichment programs for 11 to 18-year-olds in our own 8,000 square foot facility, including an indoor skate park
Responsibilities of this position demand exceptional skills in fiscal oversight, fundraising, grant management, staff & community relations. Our next leader will also require a strong knowledge of non-profit management, and Board engagement.
The Executive Director will work closely with The Board of Directors and Boys & Girls Club of America to ensure compliance with national policies and membership requirements. Our affiliation with Boys & Girls Club of America grants us premium professional consulting services.
Our ambition for the future of this organization is to provide more local youth with essential skills and attitudes to lead healthy, productive lives in vocation, community service, and environmental stewardship. This can be achieved by increasing the number of youths served and improving program efficacy. Our new Executive Director will be tasked with setting the vision, garnering the community’s support, and harnessing the resources to achieve this two-fold impact improvement.
Priority Outcomes for Youth
- Healthy habits, safe choices
- Social skills, healthy relationships
- Career & college readiness
- Leadership, community service
- Outdoor education and recreation; inquiry based learning
Strategic Goals with Board
- Capital Renovations
- Sustainability & Resource-Development Planning
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and comply with the organization’s policies, programs & budget to ensure achievement of the mission and goals in collaboration with and support of the Board of Directors
- Attain resources necessary to ensure the stable financial operations of the organizations are conducted in accordance with organization’s fiscal policies and state/federal laws
- Prepare and manage annual budget with oversight from our Financial Controller, Treasurer & Finance Committee
- Direct & participate in public relations and fundraising activities, lead activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for the organization
- Work diligently with our grant writer to seek out and apply for grants that will support the operational needs of our organization
- Engage individuals, other organizations, and the local community with a focus on collaborative programming and fundraising
- Develop and adhere to administrative and operational standards
- Ensure that the organization is in compliance with membership and other requirements or standards of Boys & Girls Club of America, other affiliated and regulatory agencies and that the organization has standards and measures in place that define effective safety practices, train to those annually and identify vulnerabilities and strategies to mitigate risk
- Implement strategic plans as set by the Board of Directors, as well as annual goals and objectives; Guidance and direction are provided by the Chair of the Board, and by the Board and its Executive Committee
- Provide professional leadership to the Board of Directors and engage Board members in developing and meeting the goals of the organization
- Demonstrate that safety of children is a core value, ensure that the management system conforms with membership requirements and industry standards and is actively engaged in the safety improvement process
- Report to the Board of Directors
Demonstrate Advanced Knowledge & Skills in
- Asset management including financial resources & property
- Fiscal integrity and transparency
- Child development or youth programming
- Non-profit, mission-driven approaches
- Resource development activities, grant writing and donor engagement
- Non-profit board roles & responsibilities
- Building and sustaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Developing a financial and programmatic strategy based on the needs of a local community
- Strong communication skills, ability to speak effectively to groups & individuals
- Competency in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies
- Ability to supervise professionals and other staff/volunteers
- Ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations in a multi-unit organization
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or 5+ years experience in nonprofit management
Compensation
- $75-82,000 Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
- Healthcare premium contribution
- IRA contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays & sick days
- Life insurance & long-term disability
40 hours/Exempt Position
How to Apply
Submit résumé accompanied by cover letter to the Hiring Committee at jobs@bgcbrattleboro.org