Bullock Center Program Manager

Fathers•Selma, AL

About The Position

The Program Manager of the Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community & Recreation Center is responsible for the Center’s day-to-day management and works closely with the Associate Programs Director to ensure high-quality programming that meets community needs and preferences. The role develops partnerships with complementary organizations and regularly engages community members to gather feedback. The Program Manager oversees internal programming, including a Missions-sponsored sports program and family-focused events, and coordinates with other Missions departments on large community and special events. The role manages outside groups’ requests to use the Center and ensures that all participants and partners follow Center policies and procedures. The position represents the Center to community groups, organizes surveys and focus groups, and maintains a regular, reliable presence at the facility. It also manages Center schedules, staff, budgets, data collection, and performance analysis, while coordinating building, grounds, equipment, and security-system upkeep. The Program Manager provides analyses and information for fundraising, Board use, and other internal or external requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; applicants with an associate degree and additional work experience will be considered.
Experience in community health, wellness, or active lifestyle programming.
Experience in community facility management.
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
Demonstrated data management and analysis skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to submit to a background check.
Respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Commitment to serving people experiencing poverty with respect and dignity.
Proven track record as a team leader.
Entrepreneurial problem-solving ability, including solving problems quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated achievements in process improvement.
Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills, especially with external community audiences.

Responsibilities

Oversee programming that reflects community needs and the priorities of Edmundite Missions, promoting community health, wellness, and education.
Manage a Missions-sponsored sports program, including independent play, formal games, and practices.
Ensure participants follow Center policies and procedures, and ensure volunteers are vetted and receive appropriate training, including Child Protect training.
Coordinate with the Executive Assistant to the President to accommodate the President’s desired uses of the Center in its calendar.
Oversee periodic family-focused events, such as Family Movie Night and Tiara’s and Tie’s dance.
Collaborate with other Missions departments on large-scale community and special events.
Manage outside groups’ requests to use the Center and consult with the Associate Programs Director as appropriate.
Enforce Center policies during outside use and advise the Associate Programs Director and Office of the President about violations that could result in termination of a partner’s use.
Organize and conduct periodic community surveys and focus groups to understand community views, needs, and preferences.
Represent the Center to community groups and maintain a regular, reliable physical presence at the Center.
Create and maintain all program schedules for the Recreation and Community Center, prioritize Missions programs, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure gender and age equity in facility use.
Ensure the Center is clean, healthy, safe, welcoming, and open to all; coordinate upkeep of the building, grounds, and equipment with buildings and maintenance staff.
Liaise with equipment vendors to ensure equipment functions properly and ensure the security system is fully functional.
Manage Center staff, support continuous learning, maintain job descriptions for current or additional staff, and interview and onboard new staff as appropriate.
Provide background data and rationale for operating and capital budget line items; manage the Center budget, prevent or rectify overages, and provide high-quality programming within available resources.
Enforce comprehensive and accurate data collection for all programming.
Create and conduct periodic community satisfaction surveys and adjust programming based on results.
Provide analysis to the Development team, Office of the President, and/or Associate Programs Director for fundraising, Board use, and other internal or external requests.