What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Resources and Enrichment position at Best Foot Forward Foundation?
Best Foot Forward is a nonprofit based in Boca Raton, serving at-risk and foster care students throughout Palm Beach County. We are looking for a highly organized, creative and detail-oriented Director of Student Resources and Enrichment to join our incredible team! The Director of Student Resources and Enrichment plays a central role in coordinating student and family support initiatives, with a strong focus on program execution, seasonal activities, and resource distribution. This position ensures students and their families are supported through meaningful experiences and access to essential items.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) with some work from home flexibility. Best Foot Forward is a growing agency with an exceptional work environment. We offer generous PTO, dental and vision insurance, medical insurance, a 401K plan and other benefits. This is a salaried position, amount commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of all student events, activities, and special projects, including but not limited to Back-to-School programs, graduations, end-of-year celebrations, summer workshops, Thanksgiving, winter holiday programs, and other seasonal events.
- Oversee student initiatives and program projects, including Bash Boutique, holiday adoptions, moving-up ceremonies, recognition events, and other student enrichment activities.
- Collaborate with program teams to support special initiatives, ensure alignment with organizational priorities, and provide resources as needed.
- Develop annual timelines for student programs, activities, and events to ensure timely implementation and completion.
- Supervise program-related collections, drives, and donations, including organizing the transportation and delivery of donated items and supplies as needed.
- Oversee planning and logistics for external program related events, including school district events and other community partner activities.
- Direct the organization, inventory, accessibility, and storage of all program supplies, materials, event resources and storage areas.
- Coordinate with appropriate team members to ensure student gifts, incentives, rewards, and recognition items are planned, available, and distributed as needed.
- Supervise preparation and distribution of supplies, resources and essential items for students and families.
- Coordinate with Marketing to document program activities and storytelling efforts; oversee the collection, organization, and storage of student photos and videos.
- Work closely with program staff to ensure all student-facing activities are well-coordinated and aligned with program goals
- Participate in program meetings as needed
- Ensure timely and accurate communication with entire team on program activities and events
- Assist with partner engagement and participate in committees, collaborative initiatives and special projects as needed.
- Evaluate event performance through post-event reviews and feedback to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for enhancement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–4 years of experience in management preferably in a nonprofit or academic environment
- Advanced Microsoft and other computer software programs required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000