Boys & Girls Club Looking To Fill Positions

Last updated on Friday, January 8, 2016

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Boys & Girls Club is looking to fill two positions.

According to Chief Professional Officer Jodi Martin, those positions are a new teen director and a resource development and marketing coordinator.

Anyone interested in the positions can contact the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County.

The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County (BGCLC) serves some 1400 youth a year with an average daily attendance for the school year of 275.

Teen Director

The position is full-time and you would report to the director of operations/director.

Primary function would be to direct and maintain the Teen Center and all programs and activities associated with the Teen Center including the Keystone Club.

Qualifications: Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development, health and safety of youth, program development and implementation, teamwork, and public relations.

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Experience working with teens and developing and implementing teen programs and activities.

Skills:

Communication Skills (listening, informing, presenting, talking, writing...)
Personal Initiative Skills (contributing to a positive work environment, organizational awareness, personal development, proactivity, professional development, striving for excellence...)
Planning Skills (program planning and development, action planning and organizing, monitoring, project management, time management...)
Quality Skills (implementing quality improvements, satisfying customer requirements, using meaningful measurements...)

Relationship Skills: (conflict management, meeting skills, negotiating, networking, relationship building, teamwork...) Safety, Health and Environment Skills (fostering organizational wellness, supporting a safe environment...)

Resource Development and Marketing Coordinator

The Club is currently seeking a motivated and qualified candidate to lead the development efforts for a rapidly growing non-profit within the position of Resource Development and Marketing Coordinator. Reporting to the Chief Professional Officer (CPO), the Development & Marketing Coordinator advances and facilitates the Club's development strategy, community presence, and strategic partnering; oversees planning and implementation of major capital projects, grant funding, annual campaigns, special events, and supports internal and external marketing efforts.

Key Roles

Plan, coordinate, manage, upgrade and strengthen the organization's Great Futures annual campaign with emphasis on developing a larger donor and volunteer base, increase volunteer confidence and development of a case for support.
Support future giving by identifying, informing and cultivating potential new donors.
Monitor & ensure donor retention through a comprehensive donor information system, and appreciation programs.
Work in conjunction with CPO and program staff to identify, cultivate and apply for foundation and government grants.
Cultivate area corporate relationships to stimulate both financial and in-kind support.
Coordinate donor and volunteer recognition activities and events.
Evaluate all aspects of the financial development program and introduce new fundraising techniques to elevate giving.
Provide leadership to the planning, coordinating and managing future capital campaigns for major gifts and community efforts.
Manage and expand donor identification prospecting and the preparation of software and database system to support needed information.
Manage the donor communication and activities plan including but not limited to special events, socials, pre-campaign volunteers and community education programs.
Provide for internal controls to ensure the integrity of donor relationships, timely donor acknowledgements, accountability of donor restricted gifts, etc.
Develop and coordinate all marketing and fundraising materials and develop and implement a marketing and communications plan.
Implement the Resource Development Plan & Stewardship Calendar.

Knowledge/Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, financial development, communication, public relations, human services or equivalent. Experience in non-profit fundraising preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
Requires well-developed interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to project a positive image and communicate clearly, professionally and effectively through oral and written mediums with diverse groups of individuals.
Requires strong project management, math, clerical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments from different sources while meeting deadlines.
Must demonstrate initiative, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide guidance to staff and volunteers with a variety of educational and experiential backgrounds.
Requires the proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality concerning member/donor records and account information, and the ability to handle sensitive material concerning the organization.
Experience in eTapestry or Blackbaud donor management software preferred.

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