Unit Director - West Jefferson

Unit Director – West Jefferson is a full-time, exempt leadership position responsible for directing, overseeing, and managing the daily operations of the designated Club site. The primary focus of this role is ensuring a safe environment and high-quality delivery of three core programs (Academic Success, Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles), supervising and training program staff and volunteers, and ensuring strict grant compliance.

• Department:
  Program
• Reports To:
  
  Chief Operations Officer (COO)
• FLSA Status:
  Full-Time, Exempt

• Youth Development Climate:
  Develop and foster a positive climate for youth development aligned with the mission and goals of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Ensure youth actively participate in diverse programs, receive care, respect, and recognition, and have open access to staff guidance.
• Strategic Planning:
  Contribute to the overall organization strategic plan by developing, implementing, and participating in services and activities for members, drop-in members, and visitors.
• Program Innovation:
  In collaboration with executive leadership (COO/CEO), establish annual program objectives and initiate new programs as approved by the Chief Operations Officer.
• Quality Improvement:
  Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals outlined in Youth Development Outcomes; conduct annual written analysis and recommend modifications that respond to member interests.
• Technical Assistance:
  Provide hands‑on technical assistance in program design, development, and daily operational execution.

• Facility Management:
  Manage the Club environment to ensure cleanliness, attractiveness, and safety for all members, staff, property, and equipment.
• Financial Control:
  Participate in the development of the Club’s annual budget, control expenditures against target lines, and make strategic purchasing recommendations for supplies and equipment.
• Grant Compliance & Reporting:
  Oversee the proper documentation and compilation of reports to fulfill all grant management compliance guidelines.

• Team Leadership:
  Supervise, evaluate, and manage the performance of assigned staff and volunteers in achieving organizational goals.
• Human Resources
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Human Resources to implement effective staff development, training, and retention programs.
• Meetings:
  Conduct regular program staff meetings and actively participate in organizational administrative staff meetings.

• Partnership Development:
  Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with public entities, civic groups, and social agencies within the community to interpret and advance organizational objectives.
• Public Relations & Marketing:
  Promote membership growth and coordinate program publicity in conjunction with the Resource Development team and executive leadership.
  
  Note:
  
  All community marketing and solicitations must be approved by the Chief Operations or Chief Executive Officer.
• Family Communication:
  Establish and maintain strong, productive relationships between Club staff, parents, and guardians to resolve problems collaboratively.

• Conduct annual staff evaluations in cooperation with executive leadership.
• Participate in special programs, organizational initiatives, and community events.
• Maintain flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Drive Club vehicles to transport members or support operations when required.

• Internal:
  Maintains close, daily contact with members, professional staff, and volunteers to communicate the organization’s mission…