Program Director

Program Director Boys and Girls Club of Pekin - 4.1 Pekin, IL Job Details Full-time $38,000 - $40,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Staff supervision Teamwork Program design Program management Operations coordination Social service program staff supervision Collaboration with board members Educational program budgeting Bachelor's degree Personnel management in education Multi-line phone systems Education and development budget management Non-profit experience Staffing management Board relations Full Job Description About us Boys and Girls Club of Pekin is a customer-centric, fast-paced, and rewarding agency. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens..

Our work environment includes:

Casual work attire On-the-job training Lively atmosphere The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programming for youth between the ages of 5-18. Program responsibility supports our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character, and Citizenship. Provides overall leadership in the development and implementation of youth development instruction strategies, content, and management of the Club evaluation systems. The Program Director also provides leadership and supervision to assigned program and volunteer staff, manages budgets and controls expenses as assigned. Leadership 1. Oversee the implementation and delivery of operations, programs, services and activities that facilitate achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. 2. Recruit, select, manage and provide career development opportunities for Club staff and volunteers. 3. Conducting and attending regular staff meetings. 4. Allocate and monitor work assigned to program volunteers and staff. 5. Serves as the lead operational contact in the absence of senior leadership. Program Development and Implementation 6. Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse programs and activities that support

Youth Development Outcomes:

• Establish Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Oversee the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members and staff.

7. Oversee the identification and evaluation of opportunities to improve program effectiveness based on participation and achievement of stated goals; recommends modifications to improve program performance, as appropriate. 8. Ensures the development and implementation of annual program objectives and a strategic planning process for overall programming. 9. Ensures quality improvement of programs through ongoing program evaluations, written analysis of member needs and interests, and review of participation outcomes. 10. Compile and maintain accurate records and reports reflecting activities, attendance, participation, notable achievements, and other required program data. 11. Track grant deliverables, outcomes, reporting deadlines, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with grant requirements. 12. Encourage and support effective board roles and functions, acting as a liaison to Club Site Committees. 13. Control Clubhouse program and activity expenditures within approved budget. Facilities Management 14. Establish and maintain program environments, policies, and procedures that ensure the health and safety of members. 15. Conduct and document required safety drills in a timely manner and ensure staff understand and follow established safety procedures and standards. 16. Ensure appropriate maintenance, cleanliness, and operation of Club facilities including maintaining safe, well-lit, well-ventilated program areas and ensuring equipment and supplies remain in good working condition. 17. Foster and maintain a clean, healthy, positive environment that promotes both physical and emotional safety for members and staff. Partnership Development 18. Generate alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on initiatives that create success for BGCP and its stakeholders. 19. Collaborate and communicate with all BGCP staff to continually scan the environment for opportunities to strengthen training and professional development for leadership and youth development professionals, while providing operational and consultative assistance to movement-wide initiatives. 20. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with schools, funders, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Marketing and Public Relations 21. Participate in activities to maintain good public relations for Club programs, services and activities. 22. Increases visibility of Club programs via posting of schedules, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through flyers and media releases 23. Develops and maintains public relations, promoting and stimulating membership within the Club. Coordinates all publicity for programs and services within the Club and the community.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May assist in the administration of restricted programs by overseeing program operations and ensures the completion of required reports; and preparation of any required interagency reports. 2. May consult with parents concerning member issues. 3. Assist with fundraising and grant development. 4. Other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five years work experience in non-profit agency operations management and supervision, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations; in personnel supervision, the recruitment and retention of key personnel; facilities management; and budget management. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, subordinates, Board members, community groups, and other related agencies.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERED

• Considerable knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent walking and sitting. Regular reaching, grasping, and standing. Regular physical activities related to an office environment. Occasional physical activities related to youth physical fitness activities. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Operate general office equipment, including multi-line phone, fax machine, printer, copier, and personal computer.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$38,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person