Overview
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to lead the opening and operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Bluefield (BGCGB) is available, and we are looking for our inaugural 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. The CEO will be responsible for bringing the organization’s mission to life, as you work to ensure that area ’tweens 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 the founding CEO and 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 to launch this organization is to create a lasting and measurable positive impact throughout Mercer and Tazewell Counties. Central to that vision is serving as many youth and families as possible, while also building highly effective, outcome-driven programs that meet the evolving needs of the community. Long-term success will depend on a strategic combination of sustainable growth and program excellence. The founding CEO will play a critical role in establishing the organization’s vision and culture, building community trust and support, and securing the partnerships and resources necessary to drive this dual-impact mission forward.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Develop, approve, and monitor the organization’s program services to ensure achievement of the mission and goals of BGCGB 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 and provide ongoing training for Club staff and volunteers.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience leading the startup, launch, or early-stage growth of a nonprofit (or for-profit) organization, including establishing operational infrastructure, strategic priorities, governance practices, community partnerships, and sustainable funding/revenue streams.
- 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.
- Ability to serve as the primary ambassador and public face of the organization, intentionally cultivating strong relationships with community leaders, donors, corporate partners, government entities, and stakeholders to enhance visibility, strengthen community engagement, and advance the organization’s mission and impact.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise professionals and other staff/volunteers who may be in distant subunits of the organization.
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in asset management, including financial resources and property.
- Demonstrated history of strong business acumen, including expertise in budget development, financial management, operational oversight, and both short- and long-term strategic planning to support organizational growth and sustainability.
- 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
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university preferred, but strong related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
