Job Description

CEO Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland is looking for a CEO. In this role, you will develop strategy, short and long-term objectives, and initiate high quality plans that are consistent with the mission, values, and strategy of Boys & Girls Club of Holland. The strategic work will be met by leading, motivating, and advancing team member’s engagement and performance. You will ensure proper financial resources and compliance, oversee all operations, and produce desired results. Who we are: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland remains committed to helping area youth reach their full potential. This commitment guides us in equipping youth for success with diverse, innovative after school and summer programs that meet their interests and developmental needs. While our programs have evolved to meet changing times of the community, the core belief that every child, regardless of income level, should have access to high quality, after-school-time programming in a safe environment has never wavered. The Club employees 22 full time and 30 part time employees plus junior staff. A Board of Directors of up to 20 member provides oversight of the of the CEO’s activities. There is a separate Foundation that is established to support the Club’s financial needs. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland has two full 1st-12th grade standalone sites and two extension sites in local elementary schools serving elementary aged children. The average daily participants are 280 and1,700 Club members. Additionally, 300 teens are involved in the Club’s award-winning Epic program. This program assists teens in developing an after high school graduation plan. The CEO role: You will create a space to inspire youth to achieve their full potential in a safe, positive, and engaging environment that promotes education, health, and character development. You will provide leadership to Club staff by developing administrative and operations standards by which goals will be measured. You will be the face of the Boys & Girls Club in the community. We are seeking someone with a demonstrated ability in establishing effective working relationships with a Board of Directors, staff, community groups, and other related agencies. Essential Job Responsibilities: Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs within the Club and community.
• Support the organization’s mission, policies, and principles.
• Ensure the implementation of youth programs, services, and activities that meet the requirements of all grants and support youth development outcomes.
• Oversee staffing activities of the organization, including recruiting, training, mentoring and evaluating both paid and volunteer staff.
• Ability to excel in strategic orientation, team leadership, results orientation, and collaboration.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to speak effectively and persuasively to groups and individuals.
• Demonstrated competency and ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies.

Strategic Planning

• Ensure and oversee a strategic planning process is instituted that results in the development and implementation of a quality strategic plan.
• Ensure and oversee the identification and evaluation of opportunities for improvement and implement plans for improvements.

Board Development

• Identify, recruit and develop effective board members.
• Ensure active participation by board members and support effective board roles and functioning. Oversee staff liaisons to board committees to ensure they are provided with the information and support necessary to fulfill their objectives
• Maintain a committee structure including Executive, Financial Development, Finance, board Development, Human Resources, Facilities, Program and Safety

Resource Development

• Ensure the annual budget is funded and the organization has adequate cash flow.
• Oversee the development of financial development strategic plans and, as necessary, participate in cultivation and solicitation visits with development staff and board members
• Demonstrated ability to raise, solicit and lead fund raising activities.

Desired Background Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Advanced degree within education preferred. At least 10+ years of experience in creating and executing strategy, team leadership, results orientation, and collaboration.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Local area, Work alone,

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