Are you ready to make a lasting impact on students, families, and the community? We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and proactive LEADER to take on the role of Community School Director (CSD) for the leading agency Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster. As part of an innovative and forward-thinking team, you'll lead and charge in transforming education and empowering our community by coordinating essential programs and services that help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. It is not just a job-it is an opportunity to truly shape the future. With the support of the Boys & Girls Club leadership and the Principal, the CSD will oversee the execution of the Community School Strategy, building relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that students and families have access to the resources they need to succeed. Whether it is creating family engagement action plans, developing strategic partnerships, or tracking program progress, CSD's play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster. This role requires a strong leadership background, a passion for community engagements, and a commitment to transforming the lives of youth and families. If you are a forward-thinking leader with a track record of collaboration and success in the Lancaster community, we want to hear from you!

Expectations:

Agency Provide services according to and consistent with Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster's Community School Mission. Coordinate multiple program activities that support the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster and Community School outcomes. Develop, recommend, and implement Club and District policy and procedures Be a responsible and positive adult role model Execute other tasks as identified by the principal and/or lead agency Strategy Collaborate with key stakeholders (students, families, school staff and community members) to develop a needs and assets assessment that will drive the creation and implementation of a community school plan. Develop and lead a Community School Action Team of stakeholders to implement the plan and continuously monitor progress. In partnership with school staff, create and implement a robust family and community engagement action plan. Build and sustain partnerships with community agencies that are aligned with school goals and bring services into the school to help address school/neighborhood-specific needs (i. e. health, mental health, dental, afterschool, GED, adult ESL, arts, etc.) for both students and families. Provide oversight and coordination of programming during the school day and extended day hours for students, families, and the community. Track and report on program activities and progress and use data & evaluation to strengthen programs. Provide leadership, support and growth opportunities for Community School staff, volunteers and other providers who may interact with Community School activities. Safety Protect the health and safety of youth, families, and personnel Ensure proper use, maintenance and safeguarding of facilities, equipment, and property Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Maintain licensing compliance

Qualifications:

Four-year degree and Master's degree (preferred) 4-7 years' experience in Management, in the Lancaster Community 3-5 years' experience in social service and or education field Valid Driver's License; able to travel between locations independently Familiarity with the diverse population that the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster serves Must have knowledge of child and adolescent development, family dynamics, stress and crisis management, drug and alcohol issues, family violence, child welfare law, and school systems. Experience facilitating and leading group presentations with key stakeholders, community members, school staff, families, and students.

Bi-Lingual Skills:

Ability to develop and sustain open communication on various levels and platforms to ensure information is delivered and received among networks of people. Ability to maximize potential staff, students, families, partners to work collaboratively toward goals and resolution of conflict. Ability to invest in long-term collaborative effort on projects and programs which improve organization-wide excellence and be open to feedback. Ability to analyze, question, and base decisions on collaboratively collected data. Balance micro and macro level work to navigate hyper-local needs while working toward systemic solutions. Ability to use knowledge and experience to anticipate future problems and plan accordingly. Ability to lead by example, empower and encourage open dialogue, build morale based on knowledge of individual strengths and weaknesses. Ability to innovate, facilitate, influence, manage change, and provide recognition. Ability to plan and execute multiple and multi-tiered programs and strategies across departments and agencies. Ability to implement quality improvements using meaningful measurements to support the mission of the school and lead agency. Ability to communicate how current activities, programs, and strategies fit into long term goals and objectives. Ability to foster organizational wellness, support a safe professional environment. Ability to supervise partners, volunteers, and interns. Recruit and orient interns.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Regularly required to return to work in emergency situations on an as needed basis Ability to work irregular hours, long hours, and some weekends. Ability to watch and listen to youth activities Ability to bend and lift a minimum 50 pounds

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. Other duties assigned as needed. This position is contingent on approval of ongoing funding and grants to be renewed at the end of the funding cycle.