Job Summary: Directs all aspects of the Family Discovery Center, a Parent Resource Center in Rockville, MD, designed to promote self-sufficiency, parent education and school readiness. Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the FDC, including program goals, design and development, staffing, budget and resource allocation, facility issues, fundraising, and volunteer recruitment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Family Discovery Center, including program goals, design and development, budget and resource allocation, facility issues and fundraising.
  2. Coordinates and supervises FDC staff, including hiring, orientation, scheduling, training and evaluation, in compliance with the FSI policies, procedures and organizational values. Uses leadership skills to build a cohesive and mission-driven team.
  3. Organizes and conducts outreach activities in the community. Represents and promotes the program at conferences, workshops, community meetings, and special events. Maintains relationships with collaborating agencies to ensure their continuing support of the program.
  4. Assists in the development, revision, and monitoring of program budgets. Approves program purchases and expenditures. Forwards information about donations to the development department.
  5. Oversees the recruitment and orientation of program participants and meets with each new participant to welcome them to the Center.
  6. Recruits and provides guidance to any contractors who may provide education, life skills, or employment services. Trains, orients, and supervises volunteers and keeps a log of volunteer activities.
  7. Coordinates staff meetings and regular professional trainings to enhance skills and encourage professional development. Attends regular meetings of the FCS Leadership Team and the Maryland Family Network Directors group. Convenes the FDC Advisory Committee
  8. Enters statistical data about program activities into the database and ensures that all required monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical and programmatic reports are timely and accurate.

Qualifications:

  1. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in human services or human development field, Master's degree preferred. Must have four years of experience in program development and management in a community environment.
  2. Must have a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

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