JOB DESCRIPTION
Inspiring all girls
to be strong,
smart, and bold
Girls Inc.
441 W Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Position: Director of Affiliate Services
Responsible To:
Chief Operating Officer
Function: To take leadership and responsibility for the provision of
support services to Girls Inc. member organizations by planning and
coordinating the activities of the Affiliate Services Department, in
collaboration with Research & Evaluation and Learning Central, as
well as with External Relations.
Tel: (317) 634-7546
girlsinc.org
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for implementation of those segments of the Girls
Inc. strategic plan that pertain to developing strong affiliates, growth
in number of girls served, and seeding new affiliates.
2. Foster an open, positive and mutually supportive relationship
between the national organization and its affiliates. Provide direction
and influential leadership to network, both affiliates and national
organization.
3. Provide supervision to the Regional Directors to accomplish the
following:
a. Coordinate and administer a system of support services to Girls
Incorporated affiliates, focusing on organizational growth and
sustainability, through the Girls Inc. business model that supports
delivery of the optimal Girls Inc. Experience for girls.
b. Oversee ongoing technical assistance to affiliates, including site
visits and phone consultations, and as appropriate, engage in direct
crisis and/or opportunity intervention. In collaboration with Learning
Central, plan for and supervise professional development services
for new and senior management staff of affiliates.
c. Oversee the election, functions and activities of regional
representatives serving as members of the National Board.
4. Support and supervise the Director of LA Expansion to ensure the
development of a strong financially healthy affiliate that is organized
in alignment with the Girls Inc. program framework and business
model.
Inspiring all girls
to be strong,
smart, and bold
Girls Inc.
441 W Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Tel: (317) 634-7546
girlsinc.org
5. Supervise the Manager of Quality Assurance & Annual Conference to
ensure that conference meets the leadership and training needs of
member organizations while advancing the strategic plan and priorities of
the Girls Inc. network.
6. Monitor, through the Quality Standards process, affiliate compliance
with national membership requirements and standards. Establish a
system to manage compliance with other membership requirements,
including dues, insurance, tax reports and the annual survey.
7. Serve as an active member of the Management Team, demonstrating
leadership in our collaborative efforts and enhancing communication
across the national organization and between and among Girls Inc. and
our affiliates.
8. Develop and help coordinate fund development initiatives to support
the delivery of the Girls Inc. Experience through high performing local
organizations.
9. Develop and monitor Affiliate Services department operating and
project budgets and submit reports as needed.
10. Maintain knowledge of and contact with representatives of other
organizations as pertinent; and participate in related conferences and
meetings as appropriate.
11. Provide leadership and support to special initiatives as requested.
12. Provide staff support to National Board committees and task groups
as requested.
13. Act as a strong advocate and voice for girls and the Girls
Incorporated mission.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Regional Directors, Manager of Quality
Assurance & Annual Conference, and Director of LA Expansion.
Other Responsibilities: Primary responsibility to Chief Operating
Officer to assist in the work of other departments as an integral part of
staff team; to participate in staff meetings and Girls Inc. functions as
requested and appropriate. To work collaboratively with other individuals
and organizations on appropriate organizational matters.
Inspiring all girls
to be strong,
smart, and bold
Girls Inc.
441 W Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Tel: (317) 634-7546
girlsinc.org
Qualifications:
Track record leading and managing in a decentralized network.
Result-oriented executive, experienced in developing people and
collaborative decision making.
Masters degree in appropriate area of study preferred or equivalent
experience.
Experience in Girls Incorporated preferred.
Supervisory experience.
General knowledge of specialized work with girls/young women and
issues related to changing roles of women.
Capacity to work cooperatively with and represent diverse, multicultural
populations.
Flexibility, initiative, creativity.
Willingness to travel.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants may send a cover letter and resume with salary
expectations to the link below by August 26, 2016. No phone calls,
please.
https://girlsinc.secure.force.com/recruiting/OpenPositionDetail?ph=a05b
3fb8901b056a8c4719a86451af17aec118b0428bf2ba202a720c31f6c763
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