TITLE: Program Director – Richfield Middle School (RMS)DEPARTMENT/CLUB: Operations/Richfield REPORTS TO: Branch DirectorTYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time (exempt, with benefits)SALARY RANGE: $58,000 – $67,000 (DOQ)The mission of the Boys & Girls of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens." BGCTC is committed to ongoing strategic initiatives to reduce systemic racism throughout the Twin Cities and has defined ways in which the Club can actively address the extreme disparities for young people in our communities. The Club is implementing a program model that directly impacts the educational achievement gap in partnership with teachers/schools and parents/guardians.PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Program Director for the Richfield Middle School Club is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing Club programs to drive measurable program outcomes by offering a safe, equitable, holistic youth development experience. The Program Director plays a key leadership role in supporting and supervising all program staff, ensuring the safety of all youth members, engaging families, and managing the site. This role leads a team that collaborates with Richfield Public Schools and the YMCA of the North as a member of the Beacons Network.

* This program is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) using federal funding, CFDA 84.287, 21st Century Community Learning Centers. This program does not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or MDE and you should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

• Lead a team of employees to achieve organizational objectives and goals.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the Club’s program implementation goals and objectives are aligned with the BGCTC’s Strategic Plan.
• Provide direction and coaching to all employees, volunteers & interns to maintain a high program quality, fidelity, and safety level.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of all engagement events with donors, community partners, board members, volunteers, and parents.
• Lead the development and management of community collaborations and school partnerships to support the organization's goals and mission.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development plan process to build and retain a talent pool of employees.
• Provide leadership oversight to ensure that the Club’s operations are legally compliant with national membership requirements, MN state child safety and quality standards, 501 © 3 Non-Profit status, and all funding requirements from donors.

Facility and Resource Management

• Lead the operations and management of the Club’s facility with high safety standards to meet federal and state requirements and BGCA/BGCTC child safety guidelines and training priorities.
• Establish and maintain solid organizational partnerships to achieve successful BGCTC funding objectives and goals.
• Represent the BGCTC leadership team in all essential meetings with funders, business leaders, local government leaders, and community members.
• Lead the management of program contracts and provide resources necessary to achieve program outcomes.
• Lead the budgeting, financial management, and reporting for the Club.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Ensure that evaluation planning and implementation are done accurately and on time to measure progress.
• Ensure statistical information is tracked and collected to meet grant reporting.
• Lead the performance review process and improvement plan.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in youth development, education, sociology, or related field and three (3) or more years of experience in community-based youth development; OR an Associate of Arts degree and five (5) years or more of experience directing community-based youth development programs or related programming.
• Knowledge of developing and administrating youth programs, staff supervision, event coordination, and community partnership.
• Strong partnership development and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in writing and verbally, clearly, and effectively.
• Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and have good skills in applicable software.
• Knowledge to effectively leverage commonly used social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter).
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a company-owned vehicle.

STARTING DATE: Immediately.HOURS:
During school year: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm (hours may vary)Summer: TBDThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.