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Chief Operating Officer
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Boys & Girls Club of Clifton
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Clifton (BGCC) serves over 6,000 youth annually. Having recently hired a new CEO, the fourth in its 77-year history, the Club is in a moment of transformation while remaining dedicated to our community’s ever‑changing needs. The next Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key leader in driving our transformation in culture, programs, and the systems that make it all possible.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of organizational infrastructure and operational goals.
Provide inspiring leadership by actively involving in all programs and services, developing broad knowledge of all programs, and respecting the needs of our diverse membership.
Coach, develop, and retain high‑performance management team with emphasis on strategic mindset, problem solving, and awareness of staff social and emotional needs.
Evaluate overall program effectiveness based on participation and achievement of stated goals; recommend modifications to improve program performance and ensure outcome measurement drives program improvement with a focus on club and child safety.
Support board committees and manage the Director of Operations to oversee administrative and operational processes, maintenance, and repair of buildings, equipment, and other facilities.
Partner with the CEO, Chief Development Office, and Finance lead to ensure financial viability of the club’s operational units through sound fiscal management.
Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth‑serving organizations, members, parents, families, and community organizations.
Participate in activities to maintain good public relations for club programs, services, and activities; help build public trust and excitement for our mission.
Ensure the completion of required reports in compliance with BGCA, other entities, and prepare required interagency reports.
Ensure continued compliance with local laws, regulations, childcare licensing, and BGCA membership requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Conversational Spanish or Arabic a plus.
A minimum of five years of operations management and supervision experience in a nonprofit agency, with at least two years at the Unit Director level; or an equivalent combination of experience.
Experience in program budgeting and fiscal management with an understanding of development activities and sources of funding.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data‑driven program evaluation.
Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.
Proven ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations and oversee facilities management.
Proven ability to coach staff, manage and develop high‑performance teams.
Strong written and communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with club staff, subordinates, Board members, community groups and other related agencies.
Action‑oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible and innovative approach to operational management.
Proven ability to utilize technology to enhance and grow the organization.
The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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Chief Operating Officer
role at
Boys & Girls Club of Clifton
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Clifton (BGCC) serves over 6,000 youth annually. Having recently hired a new CEO, the fourth in its 77-year history, the Club is in a moment of transformation while remaining dedicated to our community’s ever‑changing needs. The next Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key leader in driving our transformation in culture, programs, and the systems that make it all possible.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of organizational infrastructure and operational goals.
Provide inspiring leadership by actively involving in all programs and services, developing broad knowledge of all programs, and respecting the needs of our diverse membership.
Coach, develop, and retain high‑performance management team with emphasis on strategic mindset, problem solving, and awareness of staff social and emotional needs.
Evaluate overall program effectiveness based on participation and achievement of stated goals; recommend modifications to improve program performance and ensure outcome measurement drives program improvement with a focus on club and child safety.
Support board committees and manage the Director of Operations to oversee administrative and operational processes, maintenance, and repair of buildings, equipment, and other facilities.
Partner with the CEO, Chief Development Office, and Finance lead to ensure financial viability of the club’s operational units through sound fiscal management.
Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth‑serving organizations, members, parents, families, and community organizations.
Participate in activities to maintain good public relations for club programs, services, and activities; help build public trust and excitement for our mission.
Ensure the completion of required reports in compliance with BGCA, other entities, and prepare required interagency reports.
Ensure continued compliance with local laws, regulations, childcare licensing, and BGCA membership requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Conversational Spanish or Arabic a plus.
A minimum of five years of operations management and supervision experience in a nonprofit agency, with at least two years at the Unit Director level; or an equivalent combination of experience.
Experience in program budgeting and fiscal management with an understanding of development activities and sources of funding.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data‑driven program evaluation.
Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.
Proven ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations and oversee facilities management.
Proven ability to coach staff, manage and develop high‑performance teams.
Strong written and communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with club staff, subordinates, Board members, community groups and other related agencies.
Action‑oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible and innovative approach to operational management.
Proven ability to utilize technology to enhance and grow the organization.
The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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