Director Organizational Development, Southeast

Overview Strengthening Leadership, Governance, and Organizational Capacity. Imagine a place where who you are, where you're from or the circumstances that surround you don t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Now imagine a mission, created to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs are making that vision a reality in your community and communities around the world. Boys & Girls Clubs of America is seeking a collaborative leader who is passionate about helping local organizations thrive. As Director, Organizational Development, Southeast, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Chief Professional Officers, Boards of Directors, providing strategic consultation that strengthens leadership, governance, organizational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. Through partnership, coaching, and capacity-building, you'll help local Clubs maximize their impact so more young people have access to safe, high-quality experiences that change lives. The SE Region covers: DC, VA, NC, SC, TN, GA, AL, MS, LA, FL, with a strong preference for the candidate to reside in TN. Reporting to the Lead Director, Organizational Development, this remote position will be a critical support system for CEO's and Boards across a dynamic service area. You will guide strategic growth, foster leadership, and elevate board engagement to ensure the sustained success of each local organization. Your ability to navigate the complexities of organizational and leadership development, coupled with your expertise in non-profit finance, will drive meaningful change. The Ideal Candidate You are a mission-driven organizational leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, leadership development, and organizational growth. You bring a consultative mindset and enjoy partnering with CEOs, Board Chairs, and executive leaders to strengthen organizations and expand their community impact. You are energized by ambiguity and see challenges as opportunities to innovate. Rather than waiting for direction, you proactively identify solutions, build alignment, and drive meaningful outcomes. You are equally comfortable providing strategic counsel in the boardroom as you are rolling up your sleeves to support organizations through growth, leadership transitions, and operational challenges. The ideal candidate is based in Florida or Southern Georgia and is excited about supporting Clubs throughout Florida and the Southeast region. You are a relationship builder, trusted advisor, and catalyst for change who is passionate about helping organizations achieve sustainable growth and stronger outcomes for young people. About the Field Operations Group Field Operations is a large division that is Movement facing and focuses on positive youth outcomes. The Field Operations team focuses on leadership & board development, child safety & quality assurance, military & native services, youth development including life & workforce readiness, and strategic alignment. Click here, Working At BGCA, to hear from our President and CEO, Jim Clark, about what makes working at Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) so special. Responsibilities Core Competencies: The most successful Directors of Organizational Development are trusted advisors, strategic thinkers, and relationship builders who thrive in complex environments. This role sits at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and mission impact, requiring the ability to build trust, influence without authority, and help leaders navigate both challenges and opportunities. Successful candidates are passionate about strengthening organizations, guiding growth and change, and partnering with local leaders to create sustainable pathways that expand impact and improve outcomes for more young people and communities. The following competencies represent the skills and behaviors essential for success in this role. • Strategic Organizational Development: Partners with leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, sustainability, governance, and long-term strategic success. • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development: Builds trusted relationships with CEOs, Board Chairs, and leadership teams while providing guidance that strengthens leadership effectiveness and organizational performance. • Board Governance & Stakeholder Engagement: Supports boards and key stakeholders in building strong governance practices, increasing engagement, and advancing organizational priorities. • Growth & Impact Leadership: Identifies opportunities to increase organizational capacity, expand community impact, strengthen revenue growth, and reach more young people. • Relationship Building & Influence: Creates trust, builds collaborative partnerships, and effectively influences outcomes across diverse stakeholders without direct authority. • Data-Informed Decision Making: Leverages organizational asse...