Director, Native Services

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we are committed to creating great futures for young people across the country. Each year, we reach millions of youth with programs, experiences, and relationships that help them grow into productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Our work is grounded in a people-first culture that recognizes employees as our greatest asset.

About Native Services

For more than 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs have proudly served American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and American Samoan youth. Since establishing the first Clubs in Indian Country in 1992, BGCA has remained committed to ensuring Native youth have access to high-quality, culturally relevant programs and support. The Native Services team partners closely with Tribal Nations and local Club organizations to strengthen capacity, deepen impact, and honor the unique strengths of Native communities.

About the Role

As Director, Native Services, you will play a key leadership role in advancing strategic priorities that strengthen the mission and long-term impact across Native communities. This is a remote/hybrid position with up to 50% travel.

Key Responsibilities

Strengthening Local Club Organizations:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Native Club organizations, providing consultation that strengthens leadership, operations, and long-term sustainability
- Partner with Tribal leaders, Boards, and CEOs to build strong governance and enhance organizational effectiveness
- Lead onboarding experiences for new CEOs, Board Chairs, and Tribal leaders
- Coordinate cross-functional support from BGCA teams to meet the evolving needs of local organizations

Advancing Strategy and Execution:
- Partner with the National VP, Native Services to drive strategic priorities aligned with Future Ready for Collective Impact
- Translate strategy into clear, actionable plans that support measurable outcomes across Native communities
- Monitor progress against goals, grant deliverables, and key performance metrics

Building Systems and Operational Excellence:
- Strengthen the infrastructure of the Native Services team by improving workflows, tools, and internal collaboration
- Assess team capacity and align resources to ensure effective execution of priorities
- Support onboarding, team development, and a strong team culture

Driving Growth and Community Impact:
- Support Native Club organizations in expanding reach, increasing membership, and improving youth outcomes
- Analyze trends and data to inform strategies that build sustainable growth across Native communities

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, youth development, or Club operations
- Experience working with Tribal Nations or Native communities strongly preferred
- Background in organizational development, consulting, or capacity-building
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into execution
- Skilled at building trust and influencing across diverse stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and accountability
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital tools
- Travel up to 50%

Compensation

Salary: $96,000 - $108,000. BGCA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including subsidized health benefits.