Starting salary for this position will be $50-$55k depending on experience.
The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Summary/Primary Purpose: Provides leadership, direction and support to the advisory board/council in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating and managing resources, and establishing local Club operational policies, builds and grows Club capacity to have the greatest mission impact on youth; implements program services which advance the mission of The Salvation Army.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership to Branch manager through the establishment of goals, objectives and procedures; develops administrative and operational standards by which goals will be met.
- Ensures that the membership of each Club is reflective of the population make-up of the areas served.
- Guides, supports and serves Area Commander/Corps Officer's on establishing goals and developing policies, procedures, budgets and programs that fulfill and advance the mission of The Salvation Army through the Boys and Girls Club programs.
- Assures attainment of resources necessary to ensure the Club programs can be funded.
- Responsible to create goals and objectives annually utilizing internal and external data regarding youth, parents, and funders and data gathered through the Boys & Girls Club of America Self-Evaluation process; ensures the plan supports and advances the direction, mission, and requirements of the Boys & Girls Club movement and The Salvation Army.
- Assures compliance with membership and other requirements and standards of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, United Way and other affiliated and regulatory agencies.
- Provides professional leadership to Commanding Officer's to assure development of an effective and motivated Advisory Council/Committee, including identification, recruitment, training and involvement of members in meeting the goals of the organization.
- Works with the Nominating Committee who researches, selects, and recruits Advisory council/committee members who are recognized community leaders who influence community decisions and financial resources; ensures that the Advisory members reflect a diversity of the community in gender, race and leadership roles in the community.
- Establishes, updates, maintains, and enforces written standards of expectations for Advisory council/committee members regarding meeting attendance, committee service, and individual assignments; ensures that all Advisory Council/Committee volunteers actively participate in their defined Council/Committee responsibilities.
- Manages Club financial resources assisting in the development of annual budgets; controls expenditures against budget.
- Ensures administrative and operational systems are in place to maintain the operation of the physical properties and equipment of the Club, including use of facilities by outside groups.
- Directs and participates in public relations and fundraising activities; conducts public relations activities during Boys & Girls Club week; publicizes the Youth of the Year Program and participation in National Programs.
- Promotes Boys and Girls Club services to individuals, other service organizations and the local community.
- Informs Clubs of Boys and Girls Club funding, meets with Area Directors, Branch Mangers as needed. Assists Area Commander/Corps Officer with planning of training conferences, assist with annual inspections and program reviews as needed.
- Ensures a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
- Work collaboratively with leadership to develop partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations to develop and maintain public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and Community.
- Establishes programs, activities and services that prepare youth for success and that create a club environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
- Plans, develops, implements and evaluates Branch overall programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests.
- Responsible for collection of all statistical information for all grants, licensing, and other reports as directed.
- Responsible for the accuracy of the weekly data for each Club site that is put into the Divisional Membership Tracking system.
- Maintains contact with Divisional Boys & Girls Club Leadership, Corps Officers, Advisory Organizations, Committees, Club staff and volunteers.
- Leadership role in organization's Safety Committee and serve as a key player in the development of institutional policies, procedures, and practices ensuring that the organization and all unit Clubs follow local, state and federal safety requirements and the Membership.
- Maintains contact with potential and current donors, external community groups and others as required.
- Driving will be a requirement of this role.
- All other duties as assigned.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.