Senior Director of Life & Workforce Readiness

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is the preeminent youth development organization in Southeastern Massachusetts, serving more than 2,500 youth annually from infancy to adulthood from nearly 50 zip codes at our Clubhouses in Brockton and Taunton, 100-acre Camp Riverside property, and at several community extension sites across the region. BGCMS is fueled by a critical mission "to nurture strong minds, healthy bodies and community spirit through youth-driven, high-impact programming in safe and fun environments" to ensure that every child in need of support, opportunity, and belonging has a positive place to spend their out-of-school hours. We hold an intrinsic belief that every child deserves an equal chance to pursue the American Dream – to have a genuine opportunity to realize their full potential to achieve a great future.

The Senior Director of Life & Workforce Readiness provides strategic leadership for all life skills, workforce development, and teen programming at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South (BGCMS), serving members ages 12-18. Reporting to the VP of Youth Development, this role is responsible for designing, delivering, and expanding a continuum of programming that moves young people through three intentional stages — Explore, Develop, and Apply — from early curiosity and foundational skill-building in areas of Academic Success, Health & Well-being, Character & Leadership and Life & Workforce Readiness with an end goal of career exploration, hands-on training, industry certifications, and real-world work experience.

This position additionally manages the BGCMS Regional AmeriCorps program as well as the Work Based Learning Experience (WBLE) stipend-based training program, oversees the delivery of grant-funded workforce initiatives, and actively builds new educational and internship partnerships with corporations, higher education institutions, and community organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list below includes essential functions that may or may not be assigned to an individual within this role. They are, however, all areas of focus that fall under the umbrella of this position. These duties do not necessarily constitute a full list of responsibilities.

Program Design & Delivery

• Build, launch, and continuously improve a comprehensive life and workforce readiness curriculum spanning ages 12-18, organized around the Explore, Develop, and Apply framework.
• Oversee all WBLE stipend-based training program cohorts — including current and future tracks in experiences in our Clubhouse, private, and public partners— ensuring quality delivery and positive participant outcomes.
• Ensure age-appropriate programming exists at each stage, from career exploration for younger members to certified workforce training and evidence-based curricula.
• Develop new course offerings and expand the program portfolio in response to workforce trends, community needs, and emerging partner opportunities.
• Train and supervise a diverse annual cohort of AmeriCorps members through a region-wide Club partnership in support of preteen & teen programming through the lense of youth empowerment.
• Oversee and provide leadership and metrics on the region-wide AmeriCorps strategy, working in partnership with multiple Southeastern Massachusetts Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Evaluate and report on outcomes and key performance metrics on a region-wide AmeriCorps strategy.
• Provide feedback, metrics, and support to the Advancement Department on a region-wide AmeriCorps strategy in support of Clubs.

Grant Management & Deliverables

• Serve as the primary manager for all workforce-related grant programs, ensuring full compliance
• with deliverables, reporting deadlines, and funder requirements.
• Maintain accurate grant documentation including enrollment records, attendance, certification
• completions, demographic reach, and expenditure tracking.
• Coordinate, facilitate and assist with the implementation and distribution of scholarship dollars to ensure timely and accurate disbursement.
• Process and track stipend payments related to the WBLE Plan.
• Identify and pursue new grant and funding opportunities that align with the department's workforce and education mission.

Education & Internship Pathway Expansion

• Actively cultivate partnerships with colleges, universities, and vocational institutions to create articulation pathways, stackable credentials, dual enrollment opportunities, and college credit for program completions.
• Develop and manage internship and work experience pipelines with corporate partners, placing qualified teens into professional environments.
• Connect program graduates to employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and continued education resources.
• Coordinate college readiness programming including professional development workshops, etiquette training, mock interview experiences, and career exploration events.

Relationship Building & Community Engagement

• Serve as a primary relationship manager and ambassador for BGCMS's life and workforce initiatives, engaging authentically across all demographics — club members, families, donors, and corporate partners.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with employers, community organizations, school districts, and higher education institutions to expand opportunity for club members.
• Represent BGCMS at community events, partner meetings, and donor engagements with professionalism and a compelling articulation of program impact.
• Engage club members and families as active stakeholders, ensuring programming is welcoming, culturally responsive, and member centered.
• Collaborate with the Advancement team to support grant prospecting, donor stewardship, and storytelling efforts that highlight program outcomes.

Staff Supervision & Site Coordination

• Supervise/mentor assigned staff and Club based Teen Directors responsible for delivering life and workforce programming across BGCMS's multiple Club locations.
• Provide consistent coaching, professional development, and performance feedback to direct reports.
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, and resources across Club sites to ensure equitable and highquality program delivery.

Reporting & Organizational Alignment

• Provide regular program updates, performance data, and grant compliance reports to the VP of Youth Development and the Advancement team.
• Maintain a master program tracker with current statuses, key dates, action items, and outcome metrics for all programs within the portfolio.
• Align programming with BGCMS's strategic priorities and national Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) standards and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Workforce Development, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in youth programming, workforce development, or nonprofit management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing grant-funded programs with strong compliance and reporting outcomes.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with corporate, educational, and community organizations.
• Experience designing or scaling workforce, internship, or paid training programs for youth strongly preferred.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and project management experience, including the ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines in a cross-functional, team-based environment.
• Demonstrated resource management, budgeting, and analytical skills – including the ability to compile and analyze data for planning and reporting purposes.
• Technological proficiency, including a command of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with using a database to track and extract information.
• Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (staff, families, youth, etc.) and a track record of building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals and teams from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to professionalism includes high expectations and standards of quality, a strong work ethic and personal code of ethics, accountability, and dependability.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective objectives for teams and individuals and take ownership for results.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
• Expected to provide leadership daily in a normal eight-hour day and occasional night and weekend hours. This position does not provide remote work options.
• Certifications: As outlined in BGCMS Training Academy upon hire or within allocated training timelines.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and will require frequent local travel.

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to sfagundes@bgcmetrosouth.org

Salary Range:

$60,000-$70,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, Life, 401k, AFLAC Supplemental Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Program Discounts, etc.

Anticipated Search Process:

• Job Announced: July 20, 2026
• Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis through: August 21, 2026
• Selection made: Mid-Late September
• Start Date (anticipated): October

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is an Equal Opportunity Employer