Boys & Girls Clubs of America
AVP, Recruitment & Community Engagement
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment, enabling young people to reach their full potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. For more than 130 years, no other youth-serving organization in Boston and Chelsea has engaged more young people and families. Learn more at bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city. Position Summary
The Associate Vice President (AVP), Recruitment & Community Engagement will lead Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston’s (BGCB’s) annual campaigns and strategic efforts to recruit new club members and staff. The AVP will engage the community, develop partnerships, and collaborate across BGCB to inspire and deepen our recruitment, learning, and community engagement efforts, including launching our Street Teams for membership campaign. Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy Development & Execution
Aligned with organizational goals, strategically partner with the Chief Impact Officer/Program Impact Team to develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to annually increase the number of new club members and recruit talented staff with a strategic focus on teens. Collaborate with the Marketing & Development team to create compelling campaigns that promote recruitment opportunities through various channels, including digital, social media, print, and events. Lead targeted recruitment initiatives through developing Street Teams to execute on membership campaigns and community fairs in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager. Incentive-based recruitment for membership program.
Partnerships & Community Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with educational, faith-based, and civic organizations such as Boston Public Schools, METCO, Nativity Prep, Head Start, day care centers parochial schools, and higher education institutions, to name a few, to foster a broad network of recruitment partners. Regularly attend city-wide events & activities – open houses, panels/meetings, community events - where recruitment tables, membership drives, and staff recruitment efforts can be leveraged. Annually develop a calendar/schedule for Street Teams to pass out club information within the community and to develop and execute presentations, lunch-and-learn sessions, and community events to engage and sign-up new members and recruit staff.
Membership Recruitment & Orientation Support
Develop and monitor key metrics related to membership and staff recruitment, engagement, and retention, providing regular reports to leadership. Collaborate with Club Executive Directors, Directors of Operations and Membership Directors to ensure execution on recruitment strategies (i.e., membership drives, open houses, etc.) and seamless orientation experience for new member/parent orientation sessions. Stay up to date on best practices in membership and staff recruitment, diversity & inclusion strategies, and relationship-building efforts.
Management, Team Partnership & Collaboration
Collaborate across department teams to ensure recruitment strategies align with programmatic goals and organizational objectives with expectation of collaborative work supporting direct management transitions and responsibilities over time. Partner with the Marketing & Development team to establish and implement inspiring and innovative recruitment campaigns. Collaborate with the Learning & Development team and Program Impact teams to develop a first-year Youth Development Program certification track in alignment with the BGCB Youth Development Training Academy.
General BGCB Expectations
Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members. BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge. Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field. Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in community development, nonprofit management, human resources, or a related field. A minimum of (10) ten years’ management and leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Experience managing direct reports and working collaboratively across departments. Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with school leaders, community leaders, and other key stakeholders. Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds. Experience managing direct reports and working collaboratively across departments. Basic computer skills including data management, MS Office and web competency. Must be or become certified in the member data system software, Kids Tracks. Must be or become CPR/First-Aid certified. Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change. Familiarity with the Greater Boston and Chelsea areas and a passion for community development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/CRM systems; experience with UKG, Salesforce or similar platforms is a plus. Valid driver’s license required. To Apply
Please complete an online application at bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter. Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment, enabling young people to reach their full potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. For more than 130 years, no other youth-serving organization in Boston and Chelsea has engaged more young people and families. Learn more at bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city. Position Summary
The Associate Vice President (AVP), Recruitment & Community Engagement will lead Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston’s (BGCB’s) annual campaigns and strategic efforts to recruit new club members and staff. The AVP will engage the community, develop partnerships, and collaborate across BGCB to inspire and deepen our recruitment, learning, and community engagement efforts, including launching our Street Teams for membership campaign. Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy Development & Execution
Aligned with organizational goals, strategically partner with the Chief Impact Officer/Program Impact Team to develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to annually increase the number of new club members and recruit talented staff with a strategic focus on teens. Collaborate with the Marketing & Development team to create compelling campaigns that promote recruitment opportunities through various channels, including digital, social media, print, and events. Lead targeted recruitment initiatives through developing Street Teams to execute on membership campaigns and community fairs in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager. Incentive-based recruitment for membership program.
Partnerships & Community Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with educational, faith-based, and civic organizations such as Boston Public Schools, METCO, Nativity Prep, Head Start, day care centers parochial schools, and higher education institutions, to name a few, to foster a broad network of recruitment partners. Regularly attend city-wide events & activities – open houses, panels/meetings, community events - where recruitment tables, membership drives, and staff recruitment efforts can be leveraged. Annually develop a calendar/schedule for Street Teams to pass out club information within the community and to develop and execute presentations, lunch-and-learn sessions, and community events to engage and sign-up new members and recruit staff.
Membership Recruitment & Orientation Support
Develop and monitor key metrics related to membership and staff recruitment, engagement, and retention, providing regular reports to leadership. Collaborate with Club Executive Directors, Directors of Operations and Membership Directors to ensure execution on recruitment strategies (i.e., membership drives, open houses, etc.) and seamless orientation experience for new member/parent orientation sessions. Stay up to date on best practices in membership and staff recruitment, diversity & inclusion strategies, and relationship-building efforts.
Management, Team Partnership & Collaboration
Collaborate across department teams to ensure recruitment strategies align with programmatic goals and organizational objectives with expectation of collaborative work supporting direct management transitions and responsibilities over time. Partner with the Marketing & Development team to establish and implement inspiring and innovative recruitment campaigns. Collaborate with the Learning & Development team and Program Impact teams to develop a first-year Youth Development Program certification track in alignment with the BGCB Youth Development Training Academy.
General BGCB Expectations
Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members. BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge. Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field. Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in community development, nonprofit management, human resources, or a related field. A minimum of (10) ten years’ management and leadership experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Experience managing direct reports and working collaboratively across departments. Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with school leaders, community leaders, and other key stakeholders. Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds. Experience managing direct reports and working collaboratively across departments. Basic computer skills including data management, MS Office and web competency. Must be or become certified in the member data system software, Kids Tracks. Must be or become CPR/First-Aid certified. Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change. Familiarity with the Greater Boston and Chelsea areas and a passion for community development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/CRM systems; experience with UKG, Salesforce or similar platforms is a plus. Valid driver’s license required. To Apply
Please complete an online application at bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter. Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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