POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Vice President of Impact & Innovation

DEPARTMENT: Executive

REPORTS TO: President & CEO

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Impact & Innovation (VP) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for all program areas. The role will be a part of the executive management team that drives the overall strategy for the organization and represents BGCGW on a local, regional, and national level. The VP with his/her team will develop and implement programs based on a deep knowledge of departmental projects in conjunction with the operations team. The focus will be on several areas of importance: strategic program leadership, staff management, internal and external relationships, and knowledge/process management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify opportunities for BGCGW to increase the number of youth/teens we serve through partnership and collaboration with existing/new partners – corporate, foundation, and government entities.
• Oversee current programs to include; STEM, Center of Transformation, Clubhouse @ Your House, Trauma-informed Care, Teens, Arts, etc. and maximize potential to support BGCGW youth while creating and promoting an inspirational work culture that excels in program delivery and progressive management.
• Partner with Resource Development to garner new partners with interest in BGCGW programs to support revenue generation.
• Partner with Operations to ensure delivery of strong and consistent programs across the Tri-Metropolitan Club locations.
• Develop high awareness in the BGCGW community of Club programs and assess and analyze positioning of partnerships and program expansions.
• Collaborate with the grants team to ensure program delivery expectations are met/exceeded in a timely manner.
• Ensure all BGCA membership evaluation requirements and all relevant mandates are in compliance.
• Interact and support the BGCGW Metro Board of Directors, Regional Boards, and other critical stakeholders, frequently.
• Generate metrics to support ROI for all programs and partnerships.
• Be a strategic thought partner as a member of the executive team.
• Facilitate and support strategic partnership activities with business/industry, community organizations, and other entities by representing BGCGW.
• Be the expert on information related to our populations targeted by organizational programming.
• Interact regularly with executive/senior management and all other staff as necessary to accomplish organizational/department goals.
• Schedule regular performance/goals discussions with direct reports and ensure performance appraisals are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned by President & CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, advance degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar youth development organization, planning and supervising staff and activities based on the development needs of young people, with a minimum of four of those years at a management level.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade, and motivate diverse populations including Club members, community groups, staff, volunteers, and peers.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience with budget preparation, financial controls, and proactive financial management.
• The ability to identify and leverage the talents of others in order to meet organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis, data collection, and data presentation.
• Effective problem solving, time management, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.
• Excellence in usage/knowledge of technology, reporting, data tracking, and analysis.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS:

• Requires the ability to speak, hear, use a personal computer for standard business communications, and the ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• The ability to travel independently between Club locations and attend meetings outside of regular operating hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.