Boys & Girls Club Executive Director-NE_Boys and Girls Club 1-350

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Boys & Girls Club Director for Lawton Boys & Girls Club located in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Job Summary

Oversee operations of Lawton Boys & Girls Clubs and programs with the primary concern for program development and implementation, staff development, supervision of Club Directors and other staff, facilities, and budget management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission and philosophy.

Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs.

Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, and coordinate operations; in personnel supervision, the recruitment and retention of key personnel; facilities management, and budget management.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with Salvation Army officers, Boys & Girls Club Council members, employees, Boys & Girls Club members and families.

Ability to plan work priorities, evaluate work performance and provide recommendations for improving productivity and efficiency of work.

Ability to provide effective leadership to subordinates, maintain a variety of internal and external contacts and work cooperatively with superior and subordinate staff.

Ability to make sound decisions & resolve operational problems in the absence of the immediate supervisor.

Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.

Ability to determine the most effective and efficient method to accomplish work objectives and goals and to work under limited supervision.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extended periods of time when reading and preparing reports or resolving operational problems.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, AND five years experience in non-profit agency or Boys and Girls Club operations management and supervision, with at least two years at the Unit Director level OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s license

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled