• Director of Social and Educational Programs

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    Director of Social and Educational Programs

    Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque

    1 Positions

    ID: 82768

    Posted On 10/03/2025

     

    Job Overview

     

    The Director of Social and Educational Programs is responsible for developing, overseeing, and evaluating a broad range of programs that support academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. This role leads program staff, cultivates community partnerships, and ensures high-quality programming that meets the needs of children and teens in an inclusive, safe environment. The Director also manages grant funding to sustain and expand programs.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    Prepare Youth for Success

    + Plan, implement, and supervise daily programs and activities that promote positive youth development outcomes.

    + Establish clear program objectives aligned with the Club’s mission and values.

    + Provide youth with meaningful opportunities to engage in academic, social, and recreational activities.

    + Ensure a safe, inclusive environment that fosters emotional, social, and educational growth.

    Program Development and Implementation

    + Design and oversee structured programs in education, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities.

    + Ensure all programs are culturally relevant, age-appropriate, and responsive to member needs.

    + Supervise and support staff in delivering high-quality programs while fostering a collaborative team environment.

    + Write, secure, and manage grants to sustain programming and expand opportunities for youth.

    Relationships

    + **Internal:** Maintain strong communication with Club staff, program teams, and youth participants to provide guidance, problem-solving, and mentorship.

    + **External:** Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and parents to enhance program reach and impact.

    + Represent the Club at community events and cultivate relationships with donors and stakeholders.

    Additional Expectations

    + Maintain safe, welcoming program spaces and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

    + Track and report attendance, outcomes, and program impact for evaluation and grant reporting.

    + Lead collaborative initiatives with community partners to strengthen youth engagement.

    + Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions.

    + Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Programs and Executive Director.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelor’s degree in education, nonprofit management, or related field required.

    + Two or more years of experience working with youth required, preferably in under-resourced communities.

    + Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

    + Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

    WORK REQUIREMENTS:

    + Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and a passion for youth development.

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.

    + Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills to engage youth, staff, families, and community partners.

    **Job Type:** Full-time

    **Compensation:** Competitive salary based on experience

    **Employer:** Boys & Girls Club of Dubuque is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Primary Contact

     

    1759502639813

     

    Tom Sullivan

     

    Executive Director,

     

    563-585-0599

     

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    Job Details

    Categories

     

    Volunteer and Non-profit

     

    Location

     

    Dubuque, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Employee

     

    Full/Part

     

    Full Time

     

    Pay/Salary

     

    Competitive salary based on experience.

     

    Benefits

     

    Health Insurance

     

    Dental Insurance

     

    Vision Insurance

     

    Life Insurance

     

    Retirement Plan

     

    Paid Sick Leave

     

    PTO (Paid Time Off)

    Qualifications

    Education

    Bachelors

    Experience

    1-2 Years

     

    Company ID

     

    26735

     

    Job REQ #

    \# Positions

    1

     

    Start Date

     

    20251003

     

    End Date

     

    20261231

     

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    Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque

     

    About the Company

     

    Our Mission

     

    To provide the Dubuque-area youth with programs that promote health and wellness, educational, social and cultural, and leadership and character development skills. We place an emphasis on areas with the greatest potential impact, in an environment that enables our members to become responsible, productive, and positive citizens.

     

    Our Commitment to Inclusion

     

    We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of America supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full potential.