Director, Organizational Development, Southeast

Director, Organizational Development, Southeast

Imagine a place where who you are, where you're from or the circumstances that surround you don't determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Now imagine a mission, created to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs are making that vision a reality in your community and communities around the world.

We are searching for an experienced leader with a passion for non-profit organizational development to take on the role of Director, Organizational Development Southeast. As part of the Field Services team, you'll partner with member organizations to grow their capacity and amplify their impact on the lives of young people.

Reporting to the Lead Director, Organizational Development, this remote position will be a critical support system for Chief Executive Officers and Board Chairs across a dynamic service area. You will guide strategic growth, foster leadership, and elevate board engagement to ensure the sustained success of each local organization. Your ability to navigate the complexities of organizational and leadership development, coupled with your expertise in non-profit finance, will drive meaningful change.

The SE Region covers : DC, VA, NC, SC, TN, GA, AL, MS, LA, FL.

The ideal candidate calls Florida or Southern Georgia home, someone excited by the opportunity to partner with 20 Clubs across the Florida region and help them grow, innovate, and reach more young people. This isn't a role where you wait for all the answers. The ideal candidate embraces the unknown, jumps in with energy, and finds creative ways forward. They bring fresh perspectives, a spark of innovation, and a natural bias for action that inspires others to move with them. If you're the kind of person who thrives on possibility, who sees challenges as opportunities, and who believes in building something bigger together, you'll feel right at home here.

Field Operations is a large division that is Movement facing and focuses on positive youth outcomes. The Field Operations team focuses on leadership & board development, child safety & quality assurance, military & native services, youth development including life & workforce readiness, and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

Your key focus areas will include :

• Revenue Growth : Driving increased individual giving to strengthen financial sustainability.
• Membership Expansion : Supporting Clubs in engaging more teens and broadening participation.
• Market Development : Identifying opportunities to establish new Clubs in unserved areas of Florida and the Southeast.
• Advocacy & Influence : Enhancing board engagement, awareness, and advocacy to elevate visibility and impact.

Provide Accountable Leadership to Autonomous Organizations

As the Director, Organizational Development, you will work closely with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Board Presidents across your service area to foster leadership and ensure organizations have the resources and tools necessary to achieve their strategic goals. Your role will be to build strong, trusting partnerships with new leaders, conducting thorough orientations on the services and resources available through BGCA.

Your leadership will focus on empowering these organizations to act with autonomy while remaining aligned with the larger mission. This includes helping clubs increase individual giving and other revenue streams, providing key guidance to Area Council leadership, and supporting them through leadership transitions. In this capacity, you will also ensure that child safety remains a top priority by promoting relevant resources and addressing safety concerns directly with local leaders.

Increase Organizational Capabilities

This role requires you to be a catalyst for organizational growth. You'll act as a key advisor to local leaders, developing long-term strategies that enhance their capabilities in areas such as leadership, risk management, and child safety. You'll ensure that every organization completes necessary assessments, like Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Standards of Organizational Effectiveness, and the Formula for Impact Assessment - so they can continuously improve and benchmark their progress.

You'll play a critical role in promoting the professional development of key management staff, including CEOs, by identifying learning opportunities, encouraging participation in regional and national conferences, and supporting leadership training. Whether it's board recruitment or transformation, you will provide hands-on, consultative support that aligns each organization with best practices in governance, development, and safety.

Support Strategic Growth and Increase Impact

Your role will extend beyond organizational development, as you will support the strategic growth of local clubs through technical assistance and on-site consultation. By guiding the establishment of new, self-sustaining sites, you will directly contribute to the expansion of BGCA's mission and impact on youth. You will also work with organizations to create and implement outcome-driven strategies that focus on enhancing the Club experience for members. This includes analyzing data to increase member participation and retention and ensuring that programmatic outcomes align with the overall goals of the BGCA Movement. In partnership with local leaders, you'll help clubs design strategic plans that develop leaders at all levels, ensuring a sustainable and impactful presence in their communities.

Qualifications

Your impact will not be confined to just one area. You will be called upon to participate in regional and national staff meetings, as well as contribute to the broader strategic initiatives of the organization. You'll conduct face-to-face visits to ensure clubs are meeting key standards, offering hands-on support when needed to develop remediation plans and ensure continued excellence.

Beyond your specific region, you'll be a vital part of organizational-wide projects, collaborating with your peers and BGCA senior leaders to drive excellence across the movement. You'll be expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards, integrating BGCA's core values of integrity, excellence, and inclusion into all aspects of your work. Whether conducting safety assessments or leading a strategic growth initiative, you will embody the mission-driven focus that defines BGCA's work.

With travel opportunities up to 70%, you'll be on the frontlines of our movement, shaping the future of youth-focused organizations. This role will be an integral part of advancing our mission while building resilient organizations capable of lasting impact.

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If you're an organized, high-energy professional with excellent interpersonal skills, we encourage you to apply. Be part of something bigger by shaping the future of youth services and supporting the growth of resilient communities. Together, we can make a difference!

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