Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Chief Professional Officer - Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco
🇺🇸Wyoming, Arkansas, United States2 months ago
ExecutiveFull TimeEN
An exciting opportunity to lead the vibrant and growing Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco (BGCW) is open, and we are looking for our next Chief Executive Officer to make a positive impact on kids’ lives. We’re seeking candidates who will lead the overall planning and operation of the organization – while providing leadership, direction, and support to the Board of Directors. You will be responsible for bringing the organization’s mission to life, as you work to ensure that area kids and teens achieve great futures by delivering a safe and fun space, creating an engaging Club experience, and managing caring professionals to guide them along the way.
As a powerful testament, an astounding 54% of national Club alumni have expressed that the Club has had a life-altering impact on them. This highlights the incredible opportunity that awaits you and your team to make a profound and transformative difference in the lives of our youth, which will undoubtedly bring about profound and lasting changes.
The ambition for the future of the organization is to be able to increase BGCW’s positive impact in the Weslaco area. One way to achieve that is to increase the number of youths served. Improving program quality and resource development is key for impact for youth. Some combination of the two is the likely strategy for success. The new CEO will be tasked with setting the vision, garnering the community’s support, and harnessing the resources to achieve this impact improvement.
About the Organization
The Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco has been an organization synonymous with service to youth and have a long record of shaping youth today in preparation for leadership tomorrow. Since its dedication on January 10, 2014, the Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco has been the helping hand that has made the difference in the lives of thousands of young people.
The clubs in Weslaco: the Weslaco Main Unit and Memorial Unit as well as three school community impact programs: Ybarra, Rico & Silva sites. The Main Unit contains its separate areas of a game room, arts and crafts area, tutoring, kitchen, gym and outdoor area. Memorial Unit provides after school programs on the elementary campus. The other three school sites provide Smart Moves to youth during school day. Mental Health Awareness Program is also provided through the club. Boys & Girls Club is primarily designed to give members, ages 6 through 18, responsible adult guidance, filling needs that frequently are not adequately met at home, in school or elsewhere in the community.
Besides our regular membership of 3,602, the Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco reaches another 1,600 boys and girls through our Sports Programs Basketball, Volleyball, and Baseball. Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco is unique, being the only organization in Weslaco dedicated to promoting the health, social, educational, and character development of youth on a daily basis.
Implement strategic plans as set by the Board of Directors, as well as annual goals and objectives; financial, program and administrative management; and leadership of the organization. Guidance and direction are provided by the Chair of the Board, and by the Board and its Executive Committee. Promote Boys & Girls Clubs services to individuals, other service organizations and the local community with a focus on collaborative communication. Direct and participate in public relations and fundraising activities; lead activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for the organization Establish goals and budgets;develop policies and procedures. Monitor and approve the organization’s program services to ensure achievement of the mission and goals of BGCW in collaboration with and support of the Board of Directors. Oversee management and attainment of resources necessary to ensure the stable financial operations of the organization are conducted in accordance with applicable laws. Oversee staffing activities of the organization, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating both paid and volunteer staff. Provide leadership to Club staff by developing administrative and operational standards by which goals will be met. Provide professional leadership to the Board of Directors to ensure the development of an effective and motivated Board, including identification, recruitment, training, and involvement of Board members in meeting the goals of the organization. Demonstrate that safety is a core value, ensure that the management system conforms with membership requirements and industry standards and is actively engaged in the safety improvement process. Ensure that the organization is in compliance with membership and other requirements or standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, other affiliated and regulatory agencies and that the Organization has standards and measures in place that define effective safety practices, train to those annually, and identify vulnerabilities and strategies to mitigate risks. Serve as point of escalation, feedback and approval for reportable Club incidents ensuring that all accident and incident reports are completed, up to date and submitted to the administrative office for archiving. May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors. Reports to the Board of Directors.
Leadership Skills Strategic Orientation - The ideal candidate will be able to draw a high level of insight from having successfully led in several different operating environments. The candidate will not only be able to set a compelling vision for the organization but will also be able to develop a strategy & structure to realize the BGCW vision and drive supporting plans and programs. An ability to assess current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and set priorities accordingly will enable this leader to position the organization for continued success in the years to come. Team Leadership - This leader will have a strong track record of building effective teams. They will be able to increase the capacity of the existing staff and raise the level of expertise of those they bring into the organization. The CEO will also be a recognized leader in the community and be viewed as a peer among business leaders and other pillars of Weslaco’s community. Additionally, this leader will have the social range to connect, not just at the senior executive and Board level, but also with the kids the Clubs serve. Results Orientation - The successful candidate will have a track record of consistently delivering results in dynamic situations involving multiple stakeholders (e.g., school district, social service agencies, key donors, etc.). These results will relate not only to improvements in service quality but will also relate to broad community engagement. Being able to drive internal results (e.g. cost management, eliminating wasteful practices, improved quality) and external results (fundraising, brand awareness, advocacy) will be equally important. Collaboration & Influencing - This leader will have demonstrated a track record of building and sustaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders alike. They will be particularly good at forming partnerships and working with a Board of Directors. They will be able to leverage excellent communication skills to build and engage a network of a broad range of stakeholders. They will share the BGCW vision with that network and engage them in that vision to garner their support.
Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations in a multi-unit organization. Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and delegation. 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. Demonstrated success in driving significant revenue growth through both strategic stewardship of existing relationships and proactive cultivation of new clients and donors. Grant experience, both writing and managing, would be a plus. Demonstrated ability to supervise professionals and other staff/volunteers who may be in subunits of the organization. Advanced knowledge and expertise in asset management, including financial resources and property. Demonstrated skills and competency in the following areas preferred: the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of nonprofit organizations and their management; and resource development activities and sources of funding.
Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; advanced degree preferred.
Compensation Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
