Community Center Director

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston is seeking a proactive Community Center Administrator to oversee a broad range of services and programs at the neighborhood center. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations, you will manage staff, develop training, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with funding sources.

You will lead fundraising efforts, write grants, and help shape an annual work plan while engaging diverse community groups and residents to address local needs.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of full-time experience in the human services/education field.
• At least one year of administration experience that includes the supervision of staff and budget responsibilities.
• Experience working with or organizing community groups and diverse backgrounds preferred.
• Degree from an accredited four-year college preferred, but exceptions acceptable with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and volunteers; recruit personnel; schedule, assign, supervise, and review work; evaluate performance; provide on-the-job training.
• Develop training procedures for use by council and supervisory personnel within the community center.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programs and policies; ensure compliance with guidelines from funding sources, central administration, and council.
• Oversee building management, security, and maintenance coordination.
• Prepare and administer budgets; monitor program budgets, payroll reports.
• Conduct fundraising, write grant proposals, and develop publicity for campaigns.
• Organize and assist in developing an annual work plan and council member recruitment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Supervision

Budget management

Fundraising

Grant writing

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations, directs and administers a Community Center program that addresses community needs through a variety of services.

• Supervise employees and volunteers; develop job descriptions, recruit personnel; schedule, assign, supervise, and review work; evaluate performance; provide on-the-job training and assist employees in the performance of their duties.
• Develops training procedures or programs for use by council and supervisory personnel within the community center.
• Develops, implements, and monitors programs and operational policies and procedures within the community center; defines priorities; ensures compliance with guidelines established by funding sources, central administration, and council.
• Oversees building management and security and coordinates maintenance services.
• Prepares and administers budget; monitors program budgets, reports, and processes payroll.
• Conducts fundraising efforts, writes grant proposals, and develops publicity for use in fundraising campaigns.
• Organizes and assists the council in developing an annual work plan and assists in the recruitment of new council members.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Three to four (3-4) years of full-time experience in the human services/or education field.
• At least one (1) year of administration experience that includes the supervision of staff and budget responsibilities.
• It is preferred that the candidate have experience working with or organizing community groups and working with people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds.
• It is also preferred that a candidate hold a degree from an accredited four-year college. However, a candidate with or without a degree will be acceptable if that candidate can demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM5-8

Hours per week: 35