Job Description
PAY RANGE: $55,000 - $68,000POSITION SUMMARY:
The State Director of Community & Civic Engagement leads statewide teen programming efforts as it relates to Civic Engagement for the YMCA of Honolulu. This role involves the general administration and strategic direction of civic engagement and teen initiatives, with a focus on leadership development, civic engagement, and global service learning among teens. As the top administrative role, responsibilities include but are not limited to program development, quality control, budgeting, expense management, and partnership cultivation. The Director is also responsible for data management and the administration of the YMCA's statewide programs, such as Youth and Government and Junior Leaders.
This position is essential for developing teen initiatives on a local, statewide, and national scale to promote leadership, civic engagement, and positive community impact. Reporting to the Senior Program Director of Teen Programs, the Director will work collaboratively with other leaders to fulfill the Association's mission and enhance community relations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Drives program quality, ensuring all programs are always enhancing participant experience.
- Direct oversight of funding that directly supports Association teen programs including Youth and Government and Junior Leaders
- Create and expand Youth and Government programs with goals to attend national conferences
- Works with the aligned Program Executive Director in establishing annual budgets.
- Ensure quality and accountability of teen programs to meet Youth Development and YMCA Safety requirements, trainings, policies and procedures
- Provide leadership and support to improving and enriching signature teen program offerings via ongoing quality improvements and innovations for the Association
- Works strategically with community partnerships on all youth development, healthy living and social responsibility programs and initiatives.
- Willing and able to support other departments as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: - College degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Education, or related field; or 4 years equivalent in related work experience.
- 3+ years of related experience with supervisory responsibilities.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement focus area programs.
- Excellent skills in staff supervision and development, budget analysis, communication, and human relations.
- 2+ years of experience in working with teens in a Youth and Government setting is preferred.
- Ability to motivate individuals, lead a team, and conduct training.
- Ability to work with parents, children, and staff of diverse ethnic populations.
- Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Bus Driver's certification required within 3 months of hire, which include a valid driver's license and clean traffic abstract.
- Ability to travel from one location to another in a timely location required.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Canva, preferred.
- Exemplifies the YMCA mission and the pillars of character development: honesty, caring, respect,
responsibility, and diversity.
This position and its pay are dependent on the availability of funds and continuation of the contracted program. The current contract provides programming for June 2024 - July 2025 with the likely possibility of extension for an additional two years (until July 2027). YMCA of Honolulu
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