Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolina's (V
Program Director/YB (Personal Services)
To plan, develop, and provide oversight of the YouthBuild program or organization. This includes raising program funds, developing strong community support and collaborative partnerships, maintaining effective linkages with other agencies, ensuring the quality and integration of all components, staff supervision, and working with the youth policy committee.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Raise program funds from public and private funding sources; maintain relations with funders.
Build and maintain working relations with community organizations, city, state, county, and federal agencies.
Design program and organizational structure; plan and coordinate development of program components.
Recruit, hire, and supervise administrative and program staff.
Oversee the daily operation of the program including the development and monitoring of the budget.
Establish and work with the board of directors or advisory board on planning and policy issues.
Develop workable partnerships with s, youth, and educational organizations where necessary.
Establish and involve the youth policy committee in program planning and operational decision making.
Develop and maintain an ongoing working relationship with the national YouthBuild office. Collect data for any ongoing evaluation effort.
Organize and coordinate work of broad-based coalition supportive of YouthBuild goals if necessary.
• Training and experience equivalent to a master's degree in the social sciences, planning or management, preferably in youth services or affordable housing.
• Strong leadership skills and at least three years' successful management or planning experience in a community-based setting.
• Demonstrated skill in nonprofit fundraising and program development. (continues) 10 HUD YouthBuild Program Manual
• Strong commitment to youth leadership and empowerment and ability to work sensitively and effectively with young people.
• Successful in creating collaborative relationships or coalitions.
• Experience negotiating and working with community organizations and public agencies.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.