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Chief Executive Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to lead the growing Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington (BGCB) is open, and we are looking for our next Chief Executive Officer to make a positive impact on kids’ lives. We’re seeking candidates to 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.
The ambition of the organization is to be able to increase the BGCB’s positive impact in the Monroe and Owen County areas. One way to achieve that is to increase the number of youth served and another is improving current program efficacy. The new CEO will be tasked with setting the vision, garnering the community’s support (and trust), and harnessing the resources to achieve this two-fold impact.
About the Organization
Since 1956, we have been dedicated to serving youth in our local community. Located in south central Indiana, we annually provide extensive programming outside of school hours as well as at camps during holidays and summer breaks. We operate four Club locations serving over 500 youth daily, throughout Monroe and Owen Counties. Our flagship unit is the historic Lincoln Street Club, which has been serving the community since our doors first opened in 1956 and underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2018. Additionally, we operate the Steve & Connie Ferguson Crestmont Club, which was built in 2017 to primarily serve those living in neighborhoods served by the Bloomington Housing Authority. The Ellettsville Club was established in 2009 and is located about 10 miles west of Bloomington while our newest location, the Owen County Club is in Spencer, and just opened at the beginning of June this year.
Additionally, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington provides fun and educational camp options for Bloomington youth at Camp Rock. Located on beautiful Lake Lemon, Camp Rock is an American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited Day Camp and offers outdoor activities such as lakefront boating, swimming, arts, outdoor education, fishing, and hiking. Campers also enjoy weekly themes and special field trips. Camp Rock serves campers entering grades 1-8 and offers a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for youth entering grades 9-12. In addition to traditional Camp Rock summer programming, Camp Rock also offers Fall and Spring Break programming in partnership with the Lincoln Street Club.
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 Board through its Board Chair and Executive Committee.
▪ Promote Boys & Girls Clubs services to individuals, local school corporations, 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 BGCB 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.
▪ Work with 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 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 BGCB 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. They will also be a recognized leader in the community and be viewed as a peer among business leaders and other pillars of Bloomington and Owen County communities. 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 forging 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 BGCB vision with that network and engage them in that vision to garner their support.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
▪ 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 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 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.
