Job description

Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County (non-profit, youth service)
Hours: Full-Time Salary Exempt
Location: McKinley Elementary School, 2926 Blaine Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Reports to: Director of Operations

Position Summary:
The McKinley Center Director is primarily responsible for leadership and management of the McKinley Elementary Center located at McKinley Elementary School. This specific after-school program will coordinate educational, enrichment and social activities for youth in grades 1st- 6th. A key component of this position will be overseeing the Hmong Jumpstart Program which aims to help Hmong students improve their literacy, provide culturally specific programs, and to teach and preserve Hmong language and culture. Other primary duties of this position include facilities and budget management, staff development, supervision and training of assigned staff and program volunteers, assistance with the community and public relations, membership growth and administration. The Director will manage the coordination of club-related events, manage the safe and routine use of the facilities, and evaluate club member/parent relationship performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of Hmong language and culture preferred
• Prior experience in a Boys & Girls Club, or similar organizations preferred
• Experience in non-profit operations management and supervision preferred, OR an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Valid state driver’s license and access to regular/reliable transportation
• Leadership experience and skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities
• Exception interpersonal skills
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certified (will train)
• Demonstrated computer technology skills appropriate to Boys & Girls Club computer use
• Flexibility to work Club site hours especially as seasons and program needs change

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• High energy level
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects
• Good interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with co-workers of all levels as well as with representatives of other organizations and institutions
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities
• Tact, maturity, and flexibility
• Sight, hearing, sitting, standing, stooping, running, strenuous sports-related activities
• Occasional lifting a maximum of 50 lbs
• Must be able to function under fast-paced and noisy conditions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pursues effective collaborative partnerships with other agencies, schools, businesses, etc. to increase the number of youth being served
• Builds upon the established partnership with CAP Services Uplift Program to continue the effective program of Hmong Jumpstart
• Establishes effective relationships with school principal and key school personnel to improve the delivery of B&GC programs and to recruit new Club members
• Establishes effective and trusting relationships with club members and parents
• Works with other professional staff to utilize the Club website and other marketing strategies to build awareness of club programs and to recruit new Club members
• Is involved in community groups, committees, and service organizations that provide networking opportunities which in turn provide personal and professional development while also benefiting the Club
• Supports and is involved in organization-wide special events and fundraisers efforts
• Seeks advice from the Director of Operations in the resolution of conflicts with the school personnel, Club members, or parents
• Ensures that the Club site is offering quality youth development programs from each of our core program areas that are fun, educational, and enriching; programs are modified and enhanced to accommodate all
• Works collaboratively with other professional staff to enhance programs and provide a wide offering of diverse programs
• Works with Director of Operations to set program and professional development goals within clearly defined and measurable program outcomes and objectives
• Ensures that seasonal program newsletters are out on a timely basis
• New Club members are recruited to reach membership goals set by the professional staff team
• Club site and staff utilize a variety of recruitment techniques to achieve membership goals including school visits, business membership drives, special events, etc.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and placing of staff and volunteers to support overall program operations
• The membership database is accurate and up-to-date
• Program Participation and attendance tracking is always kept up to date
• When responsible, grant and program reports are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
• Completes time reporting for payroll and maintains reporting accuracy
• Creates and ensures the implementation of a daily and weekly cleaning schedule and each staff maintains a clean, neat, and properly equipped program area; equipment is in good condition and/or repaired, replaced, or removed immediately; supplies are stocked to meet program needs and/or ordered to be in place for to programs when they are scheduled to occur
• Ensures that the overall Club environment is safe and inviting for all Club Members
• Staff are trained in emergency and evacuation procedures; the Club is clean and well decorated; equipment is in good condition; program supplies are adequate and staff
• Ensures that the Club environment provides recognition opportunities for Club members and staff and that program information is displayed
• Works with Director of Operations to monitor program monthly expenses to ensure expenses are within budget projections
• Creates staff schedules that are within budget and critically monitoring staffing expenses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

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