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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina
Unit Director
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Manager works with and advocates for clients, including children and adults, that have health, mental health or poverty related problems. Runs programs for social service or human services organizations. Meets with community members to assess needs; plans and monitors the effectiveness of programs. Represents service organizations in the community.
$78,740 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Unit Director Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $40,000•$46,000 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Staff performance monitoring Staff supervision Team supervision Writing skills Coaching Staff scheduling Social service program staff supervision Team scheduling Company vehicle operation Hiring Driver's License Bachelor's degree Conflict management Experience working with families with children Staffing management Working with youth
Full Job Description Position Description Position Title:
Unit Director Reports To:
Regional Operations Director FLSA Status :
Full-time/Exempt Typical hours are Monday•Friday; 10:00am•7:00pm Organizational Overview The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina (BGCSENC) is a youth development organization committed to enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Serving children and teens through Club sites in SoutheasternNC. BGCSENC
offers safe, inclusive, and enriching environments that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. Job Summary The Unit Director plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates comprehensive programs and operations that support academic success, health & wellness (including social-emotional growth), and character & leadership development. Through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and community partnerships, the Unit Director ensures youth have access to high-quality, trauma-informed programming that fosters positive identity development, cultural competency, post-secondary readiness, and overall well-being. Major Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes positive youth development and supports members in achieving academic, career, social-emotional, and leadership outcomes. Provide leadership and strategic direction serving youth, with a focus on academic success, character & leadership, health & wellness, including social and emotional skills. Implement and enforce organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and behavioral expectations. Establish and monitor measurable goals and performance indicators that demonstrate member growth, engagement, participation, and achievement. Operations, Safety & Staff Management Oversee the daily operations of the Campus, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, transportation, facility management, and member services. Ensure the Center areas remain safe, attractive, clean, organized, and welcoming at all times. Ensure that all safety procedures, emergency protocols, and risk management practices are consistently followed. Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate staff, program specialists, and volunteers to ensure high-quality program delivery and youth engagement. Maintain a productive, collaborative, and professional work environment through regular communication and staff meetings. Monitor budgets, expenditures, and operational resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with budget guidelines. Secure and manage materials, supplies, partnerships, vendors, and operational support necessary to achieve program objectives. Youth Development & Member Success Recruit, engage, and retain club members while meeting targeted membership and attendance goals. Promote and stimulate daily participation among members in programs, special events, and national initiatives to ensure active member engagement. Orient new members to programs, opportunities, safety expectations, and disciplinary guidelines. Provide guidance, mentorship, supervision, and positive role modeling to club members. Monitor members' academic performance, attendance, and behavior, and facilitate appropriate interventions and support services. Collaborate with families, school personnel, volunteers, and community partners to support youth success and educational planning. Program Development & Management Lead the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of comprehensive programs and services. Ensure programs comply with BGCSENC and BGCA standards, grant requirements, contracts, and safety protocols. Monitor program quality, participation, attendance, and outcomes to ensure effectiveness and accountability. Recognize and celebrate member participation, accomplishments, and achievements. Partnerships & Community Engagement Build and sustain strategic partnerships with schools, community agencies, and other stakeholders that expand opportunities for teens. Represent BGCSENC within community coalitions and public engagement opportunities. Lead family engagement and community outreach efforts that strengthen member support systems and increase program visibility. Data, Evaluation & Impact Collect, track, analyze, and report program data, member participation, attendance, and outcomes using MyClubHub and other evaluation tools. Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership, funders, boards, and stakeholders as required. Organizational Culture & Professionalism Model and reinforce BGCSENC's core values by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, accountability, passion, attentiveness, and a positive attitude. Foster a culture of belonging, equity, inclusion, and youth-centered leadership. Utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed approach that supports the growth, potential, and success of young people and team members. Relationships Internal Maintains close contact with Club staff, leadership, and volunteers to exchange information, provide guidance, discuss program implementation, and support organizational goals. External Maintains relationships with schools, community organizations, employers, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders to increase teen participation in programming. Skills & Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university required. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in youth development, education, recreation, or a related field. Strong leadership and supervisory skills with experience in staff management, coaching, recruitment, scheduling, and performance oversight. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage youth, families, staff, community partners, and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve conflicts with professionalism and sound judgment. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate Club vehicles. Ability to obtain a CDL license within 90 days of employment. Ability to pass all required background checks and comply with organizational safety standards and policies. Preferred Degree concentration and/or professional experience in Youth Development, Education, Social Work, Recreation, Human Services, or a related field preferred. Bilingual English-Spanish skills strongly preferred. Experience working in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth-serving organization. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. Physical Requirements & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee must regularly communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Disclaimer The information presented in this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may be modified as needed to meet organizational goals.Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Leadership Development