Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Director of Youth Education & Services
Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Job Summary
The mission of Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to serve an empowered and united community in which the Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing equally participate and are equally valued. We envision a world without barriers in which potential is unlimited and self-realization is possible. That’s been our commitment for 90 years, and we are as dedicated to this purpose today as we were in 1927. We currently serve Middle Tennessee, northern Alabama, and southern Kentucky. Our BridgesWEST offices serves Shelby and surrounding counties in West Tennessee and into Mississippi and Arkansas. Position
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Youth Education & Services serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting BridgesTN and BridgesWEST. This position is responsible for all program activities and services related to youth education programming and services, birth through high school. The Director of Youth Education & Services will supervise program development, implementation, and activities, manage related accounts and contracts, and set goals and direction for programs to deliver the highest quality of service. The Director of Youth Education & Services will build strategic collaborations and partnerships to expand and enrich the efficacy and reach of our programs.
Job Responsibilities
Support and partner with the CEO on strategic planning and decision making for agency
Lead and manage all youth educational programming
Develop collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders to support new or expanded programming related to youth education
Design and deliver workshops and outreach presentations on a variety of topics related to D/deaf and hard of hearing education
Maintain current and historical knowledge of D/deaf and hard of hearing issues, history, culture, interpreting, etc.
Participate in or serve on committees, boards, etc both internally and externally as needed
Partner with Director of Development on all funding and marketing needs related to youth education
Partner with the Finance Manager to track and maintain records of all revenues and expenses related to youth education
With CEO, develop measurable goals and objectives for all youth programs and services, and track and evaluate outcomes
Maintain appropriate records for clients, grant reports, etc.
Identify, develop, and mentor appropriate staff and independent contractors to deliver programs and high-quality services utilizing best practices in the field
Collaborate with the Finance Manager to support Bridges’ financial strategy
Act as an interpreter as needed
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in D/deaf and hard of hearing education, applying necessary standards to our services
Other tasks as requested
Qualifications
Professional experience in a nonprofit organization or educational setting; demonstrated success in a leadership function
Bachelor’s degree required with certification as Deaf educator
Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated stakeholder relationships over time
Excellent communication skills, both written and signed/spoken; ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders and to build long-term relationships
Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical decisions and program delivery
A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
High energy and passion for Bridges’ mission is essential
Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic department plan
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Client focus, heart for service, strong work ethic, highly-developed sense of responsibility and accountability, self-motivated, sense of humor, agility and flexibility, open learner, enjoys challenges, grit, empathetic, compassionate, innovative, creative
Fluency and expertise in ASL and Deaf culture
Additional Information
Benefits
TBD
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to info@bridgesfordeafandhh.org. Applicants will not be considered unless all requested elements are provided. No phone calls please. Review of applicants begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Details
- Date Posted: October 5, 2020
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Administrative
- Service Area: Children / Youth