The Boys and Girls Club of Taunton (BGCT) seeks a dynamic, organized and facilitative executive director to lead this highly respected 100-year-old youth agency. The Taunton Club was founded in 1902 and over time has become a central and vital player in child and youth development, serving over 900 children each year in its drop-in, summer camp and after-school programs. BGCT has earned a solid reputation based on its dedicated staff, diverse programming and its long-time commitment to fulfilling its mission: To enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The Club continues to be the largest youth development organization serving the Taunton, Massachusetts area. The Boys & Girls Club provides programs, services and activities to children primarily from low-to-moderate income households with a focus on at-risk youth.
BGCT programs and services include:
- A summer camp (off-site) serving more than 200 kids per week for eight to nine weeks
- A licensed before and after school program serving approximately 80 kids throughout the year
- A full aquatics program including free swim for members, swim lessons and a large and competitive swim team
- A wide range of recreational afterschool and weekend programs for our general members
Profile of the Ideal Candidate
After undergoing a full organizational assessment, resulting in key strengths and operational and strategic priorities, the board has identified the need for an innovative and strategic leader who will shepherd the organization through its next stage of evolution and provide needed stability. Various challenges and opportunities have been identified for the next executive director, requiring a leader who can first and foremost increase funding and improve fiscal systems.
The following skills, attributes and experiences are sought in the BGCT's next executive:
- Creative fundraiser
- Approachable, communicative and outgoing as the public face of an organization
- Facilitative, inclusive and effective leader and manager
- Skilled in problem solving, organization and planning
- Decisive and motivated
- Technically proficient in financial management, internal systems and technology
- Consistent, respectful and responsive
- Background, knowledge and passion for work in child/youth development and around dynamics specific to urban settings
