Closes: 9/17/2025
TITLE: Boys and Girls Club CEO
DEPARTMENT: Executive
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
Salary: $55k/year
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing leadership and direction in overseeing strategic planning and operation of the organization, in support of organizational mission and goals. Provides leadership, direction and support to the board of directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating and managing resources, and establishing policies. Provides leadership and direction to staff management and partnership development in carrying out the key roles.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Leadership
Ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs within the Club and community:
Support the organization’s mission and principles;
Maintain an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes and uses outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness;
Establish and monitor adherence to policies and procedures; and
Implement programs, services and activities that support youth development outcomes.
Strategic Planning
Implement and work with BOD in the development of a strategic planning process that results in the development and implementation of a quality strategic plan.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement through the development and Implementation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) to measure Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Board Development
Identify and recruit effective board members.
Develop effective and engaging board member orientation that includes specific Boys and Girls Club Training.
Ensure active participation by board members and support effective board roles and functioning. Ensure Board committees are provided with the information and support necessary to fulfill their objectives.
Resource Development
Ensure the annual budget is funded and organization has adequate cash flow.
Develop strategic plans to generate revenue through a variety of fundraising techniques. Identify, cultivate, solicit donors. Oversee planning and implementation of special events.
Provide guidance to staff and volunteers performing resource development functions.
Resource Management
Develop, implement and monitor the Club’s annual budget.
Implement administrative and operational systems to support effective operations.
Ensure productive and effective staff performance, with a focus on Club and child safety; provide guidance, feedback, coaching and opportunities for professional development.
Technology
Develop and implement plans for updating existing technology and resources:
Acquire and/or allocate funds to implement and update existing technology and resources; and
Ensure the maintenance of Club technology and information management systems.
Partnership Development
Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations.
Serve on a community board/committee to develop relationships and community involvement.
Marketing and Public Relations
Increase visibility of Club programs, services and activities and maintain public trust.
Develop an internal and external committee to develop community plan(s) for resource development.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travel is required. May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintain contact with Board of Directors, Club staff, volunteers and Club members.
External: Maintain contact with potential and current donors, external community groups, parents, school officials, parents and school officials, and others as required.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
2 – 5 years Grant Management experience
A minimum of three years experience in managing programs or operations in a non-profit agency or Boys & Girls Club; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Thorough knowledge of: the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of managing nonprofits; and resource development activities and sources of funding
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement effective operations
Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving and decision making
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies
Basic knowledge of asset management including financial resources and property
Valid Driver’s License
Must be Insurable
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 13.01, Subpart D, section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with P.L. 101-630 and P.L. 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.