Core Competencies Needed for This Role:
- Community engagement and relationship building
- Partnership development and management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Public representation and community outreach
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Cultural competency and ability to engage diverse communities
- Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
- Event coordination and logistics
- Data tracking and documentation
- Commitment to youth development and mission-driven work
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, community development, or a related field required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in community outreach, partnership development, social services, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse community stakeholders, organizations, and partner agencies.
- Experience representing an organization in public or community settings, including events, meetings, and coalitions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare outreach materials and deliver presentations.
- Experience with volunteer coordination or community event planning preferred.
- Familiarity with the communities served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or partner tracking tools a plus.
- Ability to travel statewide regularly; valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to pass all required background checks and clearances.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a combination of office, community, and Club site environments, with regular travel to partner organizations, community events, and Club locations across the state. Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one Club/School Site to another as the needs of the organization change.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to sit, type, and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday; hours vary based on organizational needs. Evening and weekend work will be required for community events, outreach activities, and partner engagements; flexibility is expected.
FT Employee Benefits Incentives
All of our employees are valued and receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage for individual & immediate family
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Free childcare for school-aged children based upon site availability
- Life Insurance Coverage
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
