ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Market Strategy & New Market Development

·     Lead feasibility and readiness assessments, analyzing demographics, youth needs, and market conditions to inform launch decisions.

·     Partner with BGCA’s “Mapping the Country” initiative to identify, prioritize, and plan new market entries based on data-driven youth need.

·     Serve as a strategic thought leader on community-based organization (CBO) acquisitions, mergers, and partnership opportunities.

·     Recruit and launch founding committees and Boards of Directors; ensure start-up funding, guide the non-profit incorporation process and governance setup, and ensure alignment and compliance to the BGCA membership standards.

·     Engage in CEO search process, including recruitment and onboarding processes for new organizations.

·     Build partnerships with school districts, civic leaders, funders, and community stakeholders to establish credibility and funding readiness.

·     Develop early-stage fundraising readiness, seed-funding proposals, and sustainability frameworks.

·     Transition newly formed organizations to local governance and leadership demonstrated stability and readiness.

New Club Operations & Launch

·     Oversee site readiness, including facilities, safety compliance, and operational alignment with BGCA standards.

·     Develop startup staffing structures, job descriptions, and training plans to support program quality and staff performance.

·     Implement BGCA operational systems and tools, including MyClubHub, membership tracking, and safety protocols.

·     Support new organizations in launching youth programs, enrollment systems, and daily operational workflows.

·     Establish logistical operations including meal and transportation programs, vendor contracts, and safety infrastructure.

·     Provide hands-on support, coaching, and post-launch mentoring to ensure successful operational transition to local leadership.

Additional Responsibilities

·     Ensure success of BGCA’s national growth framework and processes including doubling the footprint and impact.

·     Model BGCA’s I•CARE values (Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).

·     Represent BGCA at conferences, regional meetings, and community engagements to promote national growth and alignment.

Supervision Exercised

·     No direct reports. May coordinate the work of consultants, contracted specialists, or temporary staff assigned to new market projects.

·     Strong understanding of nonprofit management, governance, and community development.

·     Demonstrated experience in launching new organizations or leading market expansion initiatives.

·     Exceptional project management, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation skills.

·     Knowledge of youth development, education systems, and cross-sector partnerships.

·     Ability to analyze data, develop market feasibility reports, and make informed strategic recommendations.

·     Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

·     Comfort operating in ambiguous, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environments.

·     List mental and physical abilities necessary to perform job

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

·     Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field.

·     Preferred: Master’s degree in business, education, or public policy.

·     Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, education, or community development sectors.

·     Demonstrated success in building partnerships, establishing governance structures, and leading operational startups.