NOTE: this is a one year, National Service position, through AmeriCorps VISTA.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
The Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State (BGCWA) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. Our Clubs offer programs at a total of 151 separate locations, including Clubhouses, native lands, public housing, schools, and community centers. We currently serve 78,660 Washington state youth in grades K-12, providing programs in five core program areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts and Sports/Fitness/Recreation.
KEY ROLES (Essential Position Responsibilities):
Resource Development
• Prepare and present proposals for corporate and foundation support
• Support special event fundraising activities
• Solicit funders through grantwriting
• Support local fundraising strategies (including capital campaigns)
• Lead donor acknowledgement, recognition and outreach
Partnership Development
• Develop strategic alliances with community leaders, board members and agency partners. Assist in the development of collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations.
Marketing & Public Relations
• Increase the visibility of the Boys & Girls Clubs
• Generate press releases.
• Maintain good public and media relations
• Operate social media tools
• Support creation of annual communications plan
Programs
• Support Youth of the Year teen program
• Provide leadership on developing opportunities for program collaboration across WA Clubs (i.e. outcome measurement, Impact Areas, replication, evidenced based programs, etc).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work with adults of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to identify and address needs of volunteers, funders and communities
• Ability to work as a team member with club staff, volunteers and representatives of other community agencies
• Ability to evaluate and document program participation and effectiveness
• Ability to work independently and in an organized manner
• Ability to transport members to and from scheduled events - Must possess a valid Washington driver's license.
• Strong people skills; ability to work well with people
• Organized, detail-oriented, works well on deadline
Education and Experience Required
- BA/BS degree in human services, education, communications, English, or related field required (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated understanding of youth development field and youth programs
Service Related Behaviors
Member is a team player, punctual, flexible, follows through on commitments, responds in a timely manner to requests, exhibits problem solving initiative, communicates effectively within proper reporting relationships and is dedicated to the mission of the organization by striving to uphold BGCWA values.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of persons in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives of this position. Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Location: Seattle
- Compensation: $1,058 Monthly Living Stipend, Health Benefits, Relocation, End of Service Educa
- Telecommuting is ok.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
