Program Director - Ira Samelson

Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB:

The Program Director shall be responsible to the Club Director for the planning, coordinating and

supervision of all services and shall serve as Director of the Club in the absence of the Club Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a program setting that insures the health and safety of members
• Contributes to the creation of the overall positive environment for all youth served
• Help recruit, train, lead, motivate and supervise all part-time staff leaders
• Anticipate all supplies and materials needed for Club activities; purchase and/or secure them in accordance with the Clubs' purchasing procedure
• Plans programs and activities consistent with the organization’s youth development mission
• Market Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis throughout the community and the Greater Memphis Area
• Responsible for compiling daily, weekly and monthly outcomes in order to meet program requirements
• Provides guidance services; manages necessary administrative functions and assigned resources
• Ability to adapt, seek knowledge, manage conflict and multi-task
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any related field
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organization and attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with Club Staff, Board Members, volunteers, civic groups, professional organizations and other related agencies.
• Reliable transportation and a good driving record
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• A genuine interest in the welfare of children

Equal Employment Opportunity Title VI Policy Statement:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis is committed to ensuring that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or any other protected status as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100.259), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Club facilities.

Consistent with its commitment to equal employment, the Club will work to accommodate disabled employees in keeping with applicable law. If an employee believes he needs an accommodation because of a disability, he should make a request to Human Resources, and the Club will engage in an interactive dialogue with the employee to determine the best course of action.

No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be tolerated.

Exempt