Boys Hope Girls Hope was founded in 1977 in St. Louis to help driven students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in school and life. Our mission is to help academically capable and motivated children in need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college. The young people we serve come from families where social and environmental barriers, and a lack of sufficient academic opportunity, impede a child’s ability to realize his potential. Boys Hope Girls Hope currently serves 1,200 young people.

General Description

The Executive Director, under direction of the Board of Directors, provides overall leadership for the organization and has primary responsibility for the quality of the organization, with particular emphasis on board relations, administration and fundraising. The Executive Director has the authority to direct the implementation of the organization’s programs and services, and is responsible for the management of staff members and volunteers.  The Executive Director must at all times support the mission, philosophy, and values of Boys Hope Girls Hope and act in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards.

Outcomes

1. Enthusiastic and engaged board members, and a Board that is supported to fully carry out its leadership, governance, planning, and fundraising responsibilities.
2. Current income and in-kind contribution goals are met or exceeded, revenues increase, funding sources are expanded and diversified, and foundation is laid for meeting future revenue needs.
3. An effective, motivated and accountable team of staff and volunteers, with the capacity to meet strategic goals, is in place.
4. Leads program team to establish and achieve desired scholar outcomes and program growth.
5. Ensures the effective stewardship and responsible fiscal management of the organization’s financial and non-financial resources, including the management, control and reporting to the Board on human, financial, information, material resources and facilities.
6. Identifies strategic partnerships and builds collaborative relationships with key stakeholders essential for our success, including scholars, parents, Board of Directors, donors, volunteers and schools.
7. Generates enthusiasm, increases awareness, and builds credibility of organization through public relations and media outreach.

Qualifications

State licensing requirements for residential youth programs require:

The administrator shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and shall have one (1) of the following:

1. A master’s degree in social work, counseling, social work administration, or a related human service degree, from an accredited school and two (2) years’ experience in the management or supervision of child care personnel and programs;
2. A bachelor’s degree in social work or a human service area of study from an accredited school and four (4) years’ experience in the management or supervision of residential treatment for children and youth personnel and programs; or
3. If the administrator/executive director is responsible only for personnel, fiscal management and physical plants, and is not responsible for the programs and services of the agency, the agency may employ an administrator who has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and two (2) years’ experience in residential treatment for children and youth services.

In addition to meeting the requirements established by state licensing, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven ability in major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, and special event coordination
• Minimum 7 years of fundraising, board development, and/or management experience in a non-profit or education environment
• M.A. preferred, in Administration, Management, or related field
• Strong knowledge of local philanthropic community
• Prior experience or demonstrated knowledge of residential or youth programs
• Effective communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Experience managing, motivating, developing and effectively leading staff and volunteers
• Ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities

Working Conditions

This is an executive position based in the Richmond Heights office.  The position requires the supervision of staff, regular written and verbal communication, planning and organization, independent decision making, use of computer, making presentations, and attendance at meetings.  Periodic travel within the United States and regular travel in the city will be required. The position requires extensive use of phone and computer to communicate with various stakeholders, the public and staff.   Evening and weekend work is occasionally required.

Boys Hope Girls Hope will offer a competitive compensation package and an exciting, fast-paced work environment for the passionate executive who brings a commitment to the mission and the internal drive to be successful. Boys Hope Girls Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about the position, please visit https://bhghinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Boys-Hope-Girls-Hope-STL-Executive-Director-2019.pdf

How To Apply

Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter on our website at https://bhghinternational.org/careers. Select the Executive Director position from current openings at Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis to be prompted to upload your documents.

Boys Hope Girls Hope is an at-will and equal opportunity employer.

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