Program Director

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.
Requirements: Supervisory Responsibilities:Branch Managers, Program Coordinator II Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, or social services and five (5) years' progressively responsible experience in the management, administration and operation of a Boys & Girls Club, with at track record of at least two years in a leadership capacity of a Club organization with a budget up to $500,000 or Seven (7) years' experience working in a similar youth-service organization, or any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
Moderate skills working with databases, and ability to utilize Microsoft programs, along with the ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, attention to detail and filing.
Thorough understanding of applicable OSHA, federal, state, local, and company safety policies to include lock out/tag out.
Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.
Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Basic First Aid and CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe) Tier 2 BGCA Trainer Certification or ability to obtain Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
May need to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl.
This position will require the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.