Chief Executive Officer - Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake Eufaula

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake Eufaula, Alabama is a vital community institution committed to empowering young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. For over 16 years, our Club has provided a safe, supportive environment where children and teens can grow academically, socially, and emotionally through high-quality programs and positive adult mentorship.

Serving youth in Eufaula, Abbeville, and surrounding communities, our organization focuses on academic success, character and leadership development, and healthy lifestyles. We are deeply rooted in our community and supported by a dedicated staff, board of directors, volunteers, and local partners who share our mission of enabling all young people to thrive.

As we look to the future, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake Eufaula is poised for strategic growth, enhanced impact, and continued excellence in youth development. We are seeking a visionary leader who can build on our strong foundation and guide us into the next chapter of service to our community’s youth.

• Implement strategic plans as set by the Board of Directors, as well as annual goals and objectives; financial, program and administrative management; and leadership of the organization. Guidance and direction are provided by the Chair of the Board, and by the Board and its Executive Committee.
• Promote Boys & Girls Clubs services to individuals, other service organizations and the local community with a focus on collaborative communication.
• Direct and participate in public relations and fundraising activities; lead activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for the organization.
• Establish goals and budgets; develop policies and procedures.

• Monitor and approve the organization’s program services to ensure achievement of the mission and goals of BGCLE in collaboration with and support of the Board of Directors.

• Oversee management and attainment of resources necessary to ensure the stable financial operations of the organization are conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

• Oversee staffing activities of the organization, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating both paid and volunteer staff.

• Provide leadership to Club staff by developing administrative and operational standards by which goals will be met.

• Provide professional leadership to the Board of Directors to ensure the development of an effective and motivated Board, including identification, recruitment, training, and involvement of Board members in meeting the goals of the organization.

• Demonstrate that safety is a core value, ensure that the management system conforms with membership requirements and industry standards and is actively engaged in the safety improvement process.

• Ensure that the organization is in compliance with membership and other requirements or standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, other affiliated and regulatory agencies and that the Organization has standards and measures in place that define effective safety practices, train to those annually, and identify vulnerabilities and strategies to mitigate risks.

• Serve as point of escalation, feedback and approval for reportable Club incidents ensuring that all accident and incident reports are completed, up to date and submitted to the administrative office for archiving.

• May be assigned special projects periodically by the Board of Directors.

• Reports to the Board of Directors.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan and coordinate operations in a multi-unit organization.

• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and delegation.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to speak effectively and persuasively to groups and individuals.

• Demonstrated competency and ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a Board of Directors, staff, community groups and other related agencies.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise professionals and other staff/volunteers who may be in distant subunits of the organization.

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in asset management, including financial resources and property.

• Demonstrated skills and competency in the following areas preferred: the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs; the principles and practices of nonprofit organizations and their management; and resource development activities and sources of funding.

   

  Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but experience will also be considered.

   

  Compensation

• Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

A résumé and cover letter should be sent to Matt Parnell to ensure full consideration: mparnell@bgca.org