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Urban Strategies LLC

Center Director

Tampa, FL · On-site

$42K - $58K/yr

JOB TITLE CENTER DIRECTOR CATEGORY EXEMPT PROGRAM URBAN STRATEGIES - REFUGIO UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN ... Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to ...

KnoWEwell, P.B.C.

$34K - $47K/yr

... inspired Center Director to help steward our spiritual retreat center nestled in the Catskill ... Rooted in nature and guided by wisdom traditions, Blue Deer Center offers retreats, ceremonies ...

Sylvan Learning

MASTER PROFILE Center Director

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$46K - $64K/yr

GENERAL SUMMARY The Center Director is responsible for managing the overall customer experience ... nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job ...

DODGE NATURE CENTER

Annual Fund Manager

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$57K - $65K/yr

Director of Advancement Dodge Nature Center and Preschool is a nonprofit organization providing quality environmental education across its 460+ acre nature preserve in West St. Paul, Mendota Heights ...

Mathnasium

Center Director Trainee

Oakland, CA · On-site

$25/hr

As a Center Director Trainee , you won't just be supervising a lobby you are entering an elite ... nature of working with children. Compensation: $25.00 per hour Mathnasium locations are ...

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What does a nature center director do?

A Nature Center Director oversees the operations, programs, and staff of a nature center. Their responsibilities include developing educational programs, managing budgets, fundraising, maintaining the facility, and fostering community partnerships. They ensure that the center fulfills its mission to educate the public about nature and environmental stewardship. Additionally, they may coordinate special events, supervise volunteers, and advocate for conservation initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nature center director?

To thrive as a Nature Center Director, you need expertise in environmental education, program management, and often a degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field. Familiarity with budget management software, fundraising platforms, and environmental data collection tools is typically required. Exceptional leadership, public speaking, and relationship-building skills help foster community engagement and guide staff effectively. These competencies are vital for ensuring the center's educational mission, financial sustainability, and positive community impact.

What are some common challenges faced by a nature center director, and how can one prepare for them?

A Nature Center Director often navigates challenges such as securing funding, balancing educational programming with conservation goals, and managing a diverse team of staff and volunteers. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong grant-writing skills, build partnerships with local organizations, and stay current on environmental education trends. Directors also benefit from honing their leadership and communication abilities, as they frequently collaborate with community stakeholders, educators, and government agencies to achieve the center's mission.

What is the difference between Nature Center Director vs Environmental Education Coordinator?

AspectNature Center DirectorEnvironmental Education Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in environmental science, education, or related field; experience in managementBachelor's degree in environmental science, education, or related field; experience in program coordination
Work EnvironmentLeads a nature center, overseeing staff and programsDevelops and implements educational programs, often within schools or community centers
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, parks, wildlife agenciesEducational institutions, nonprofits, government agencies

The main difference is that a Nature Center Director manages the overall operations and staff of a nature center, while an Environmental Education Coordinator focuses on developing and delivering educational programs. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Center Director

Tampa, FL • On-site

Urban Strategies LLC
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$42K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
CENTER DIRECTOR
CATEGORY
EXEMPT
PROGRAM
URBAN STRATEGIES – REFUGIO UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
WORK SCHEDULE
FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, 40 HOURS PER WEEK; 12 MONTHS PER YEAR
SHELTER SCHEDULE
24 HOUR, 7 DAYS PER WEEK *THREE SHIFTS* if applicable
REPORTS TO
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, REFUGIO
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource, and connect faith- and community-based organizations that are engaged in community transformation to help families reach their fullest potential. We work with trusted faith- and community-based organizations and focus on the Latino community to engage and come alongside the whole family. Our vision is that all children and families reach their full potential.
Our work is informed by our three core values: Authentic Relationships, Servant Leadership, and Intentional Compassion.
  • Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
  • Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
  • Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
Our organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our team works across the United States and Puerto Rico with direct service centers located in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York, and Puerto Rico.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter and Foster Care Program is a 24 hour program that serves young persons in immigration custody who are awaiting release to their sponsors.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Center Director is responsible for the overall programming and operation of the Refugio Program at the local center. The Director ensures all daily living needs and essential treatment services are provided to UACs. This involves creating and supporting a physical and emotionally safe environment for residents and staff as well as utilizing a teaching component in all program components and interactions.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates the details of the program, including the treatment models’ fidelity, and the provision of individualized services for UACs.
  • Promotes and extends the culture of Urban Strategies and its values
  • Prepares reports on the progress of youth; prepares reports and documentation relating to staff.
  • Oversees and when necessary lead in guiding the group interaction process.
  • In conjunction with Human Resources, screens, interviews, and hires staff, and provides specific program-related orientation for new staff.
  • With assistance from the Program Management Team, monitors progress and ensures training compliance.
  • Ensures program operates within budgetary constraints.
  • Initiates purchase requests; receives supplies and equipment; and maintains related fiscal and inventory control records.
  • Maintains personnel and budgetary records for the facility, including personal accounts for assigned youth.
  • Develops and promotes community relations with public and/or private social services and other agencies, and programs.
  • Meets with local officials, public and private agency heads, community groups, and the general public to explain the facility’s functions, programs, and role in the community.
  • Solicits community support.
  • Supervises the planning of menus and food services.
  • Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the physical facility, and the upkeep and operation of on-site equipment.
  • Maintains security in buildings, grounds, and other posts; intervenes during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and maintains physical control of youth twenty-four [24] hours a day, seven [7] days a week.
  • Develops community resources.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of treatment plans and programs.
  • Supervises staff and youth working a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime; ability to respond to crises situations when necessary.
  • Establishes and maintains working relationships with staff, community groups, the courts, other agencies, and the general public.
  • Exercises considerable judgment, discretion and initiative in the performance of duties within established policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related work as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds and use hands and fingers to fill out required forms. Physically able to perform therapeutic physical restraints.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as the staff disability does not create an undue risk of injury to any children.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
    • Substitution: Professional experience in the treatment of juveniles which involved group or individual counseling techniques may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required degree.
  • Experience: Five years of professional experience in social work, preferably in the treatment of juveniles with supervisory duties. Provide group and individual counseling and related treatment services.
  • Competencies:
    • Professional: Diversity, Conflict Management, Communication, Proactivity, Attention to Detail
    • Technical: Organizational Leadership, Budgeting, Compliance, Trauma, Public Relationships
    • Organizational: Leadership, Teamwork, Community Approach
  • Knowledge: Foster Care system; Residential Care of Young People; Faith Based and Community Organizations in the area
  • Skills: Office 0365
  • Other: Driver’s License; Licensed Child Care Administrator is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Other: Bilingual (English – Spanish)
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Other employment requirements include the following:
  • Background check
  • TB Test
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background
checks mentioned above. Periodic physical examinations and TB clearances will be required if hired.
To Apply:
  • Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers.
  • Please contact us with any questions: Recruiting@urbanstrategies.us.
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