Project Director (21st Century) - Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

Project Director (21ˢᵗ Century)

Primary Function:

Coordinates the delivery of developmentally appropriate instruction programs as prescribed by 21ˢᵗ
CCLC agreements. The Director is responsible to manage and lead 21ˢᵗ CCLC program staff including
teachers, enhancement instructors and family service coordinators and provide direct services to
actively participating 21ˢᵗ CCLC students. The Director is responsible for working with the 21ˢᵗ
CCLC Site Coordinators and assist with the supervision of the program assistants in each Club. This
position provides instructional leadership to the project and manages daily activities at the
sites, including staff and participant attendance management. The incumbent will set the
performance standards and actively work with 21ˢᵗ CCLC teachers and students to develop and
maintain a highly effective learning environment. This position requires skill in planning and
organizing services; in maintaining records in preparing written reports, and in maintaining
effective working relationships with others. The Project Director will encourage parents to view
the Club as a safe and supportive place for youth to go for services, educational and fun
activities.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities):

Resource Development
• Leverage existing resources, including local after-school enrichment programs, youth development
education groups, schools, and resource centers to improve BGC programs and raise the visibility of
the organization
• Cultivate relationships with local youth development and after school enrichment organizations,
educators, and philanthropists, and corporations that support the use of technology in education
• Build strategic partnerships that bring revenue and opportunity to the program and the
organization
• Research and respond to requests for proposals, applications, corporate sponsorships and private
donations to sustain and grow the program area.

Program Development and Management:
• Develop, plan and implement developmentally appropriate instructional programs as prescribed by
the 21ˢᵗ CCLC agreements, to meet 21ˢᵗ CCLC outcomes for school year and summer programs
• Supervise the on-going provision of services in specific clubs and schools
• Be responsible to recruit, interview, select and recommend for hire all teachers,
enrichment
instructors, and other staff assigned to the 21ˢᵗ CCLC program.

Support teachers and provide instructional leadership in the specific academic and enrichment
content areas
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive staff development plan that supports teachers and
facilitates an environment in which 21ˢᵗ CCLC outcomes are met
• Master an array of tools, including excel and Focus to manage program and participant data, and
prepare necessary reports
• Institute a comprehensive internal control system for all purchases and services
• Be responsible for recruitment of students from eligible schools to ensure that contracted
participation levels are achieved
• Collect, maintain and verify all information used for preparing financial and activity reports
to funders
• Create and maintain a working relationship with participating school principals, administrators,
and the school district to recruit low-performing students from listed feeder schools. .
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local mandates specific to the 21ˢᵗ CCLC
program.
• Maintain an inventory of curriculum-related materials for the 21ˢᵗ CCLC program.
• Develop an advocacy plan to promote the program, its successes and build funding
support
• Assist in the development of a sustainability plan for the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach
County 21ˢᵗ CCLC program.
• Supervise the delivery and quality of all contracted services
• Work closely with Club staff to ensure that 21ˢᵗ CCLC and club programs are blended and
implemented cohesively across clubs
• Ensure that all 21ˢᵗ CCLC staff are trained in the rules of the BGCPBC and are able to maintain
and enforce club policy at all times.
Relationships:
• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer) Club
members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain
guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
• External: Maintain contact and build relationships with community groups, schools external
staff and volunteers, donors and others to recruit or to assist in resolving challenges.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching or administrative experience
• Knowledge of K-12 public curriculum
• Experience working with youth in an after-school setting
• Knowledge of youth development best practices
• Understanding of public funding records management, reporting requirements, and budget
practices
• Ability to supervise and motivate students in a fluid environment.
• Ability to enforce Boys & Girls Clubs rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong problem solving skills
• Valid Florida Driver's License with safe driving record

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.