Director of Green Baxter Court Community Center

Overview:

The Director of Green Baxter Court Community Center is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the community center. The Director will be responsible for overseeing a range of programs and services aimed at supporting the education, stabilization, and community building needs of the 23 households that make up the Green Baxter Court community. The Director will be responsible for managing and overseeing out-of-school educational programs for youth aged K-12, case management, food security services, and coordinating community events. In addition, the Director will work closely with the resident council to strengthen the community by fostering a sense of belonging and engagement among residents. The Director will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the community center, including hiring, supervising, and evaluating interns, staff, volunteers, and volunteer groups. This role requires a strong understanding of personnel management, as well as compliance with the Ann Arbor Housing Commission contract, CAN personnel policies, and the conditions of grants and contracts that apply to programs and services at the site. Lastly, the Director will be responsible for ensuring the quality of programs and services offered at the community center by maintaining high standards of quality assurance and adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.

Essential Job Duties-

A. Programs

● Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and improves programs for youth and their families
that lives in Green Baxter Court
● Coordinates programs at the site with external program providers (e.g. Ann Arbor Housing
Commission, Ann Arbor Public Schools, U of M, etc.)
● Distributes program schedules to program participants on a timely basis

B. Services & Advocacy
● Acts as an advocate and liaison for individuals and the community with referral agencies and
service systems
● Coordinates, facilitates and participates in maintenance of professional relationships with
service provider partnerships.
● Attends citywide collaborative service provider meetings as directed

C. Community Building

● Acts as a role model and takes initiative in keeping site clean
● Assists with community discussions; facilitates its meetings and resolutions
● Coordinates community events
● Builds relationships with residents within the community and staff within AAPS, AAHC, FG
etc.
● Prepares and assures distribution of site newsletter, notices of programs and events to
students, families, and teachers at AAPS (King Elementary, Clague Middle School and Huron
High School)
● Acts as “Point Person” in building positive relationships in the school community and the
broader community

D. Center Staffing & Management
● Trains, supervises, and evaluates interns and volunteers at Green Baxter Court Community
Center in compliance with HR policies and procedures
● Provides regularly scheduled staff/team meetings at the center
● Liaisons between staff and CAN Executive Director
● Keeps center clean and in compliance with health and safety standards
● Tracks inventory of food, office and other center supplies and assumes responsibility for
refilling stock
● Provides information and opportunities for ongoing professional development & staff
training
● Monitors and reports staff work time/time off reports, submits these completed and on time
E. Administration/ Management
● In conjunction with CAN Executive Director, utilizes data management system to comply
with grant & contract expectations and assures implementation of data collection and
reporting requirements
● Assumes financial responsibilities as assigned by CAN Executive Director
● Participates in administrative & board meetings as directed

https://www.canwashtenaw.org/