Effective November 2016 Organization Description: The REACH Center works with nearly 3,000 at-risk youth and young adults ages 16-24 each year to provide them with educational opportunities, career development, peer mentoring, and other supportive services. REACH has a strong track record of leveraging institutional partnerships to serve young people, and coordinates programs that annually place over 500 people in jobs, graduate 50 students on average from GED classes, and provide permanent housing for up to 75 youth experiencing homelessness. REACH is at the forefront of youth development, career readiness, and the fight against youth homelessness in the Greater Puget Sound Region. The work of the REACH Center contributes to positive systems change and has sparked interest in widespread replication of the REACH service delivery model. Position Description: The REACH Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced operational leader to work under the supervision of the REACH Center Director to ensure that REACH Center policies, procedures, facilities, and partnerships function to maximum efficiency and impact on behalf of regional youth and young adults. The Deputy Director supervises a talented and dedicated team of intake, outreach, and program coordination staff and manages the logistical operation of REACH and the activities of the many partnering organizations co-located at REACH. The Deputy Director serves as a spokesperson for REACH to the community—including foundations, elected officials, compliance managers, and nonprofit, education, and business leaders—and as lead site supervisor in the absence of the Director. The Deputy Director will also take on special projects related to organizational growth as they become available. Responsibilities:
Experience Required and Desirable Skills:
Salary Range: $50,000-55,000 per year, depending on qualifications. This is a grant-funded position and its continuation beyond the fall of 2018 is contingent on acquisition of new funding sources. How to Apply: Email a cover letter, your resume, and three professional references to: [email protected]. In your cover letter, please address the following questions:
Additional Information: The REACH Center is a partnership project of Tacoma Community House. While all work-related duties will be performed at and for The REACH Center, this position will be filled by Tacoma Community House, one of the longest-serving nonprofits in Tacoma. Tacoma Community House is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff and clients and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the agency. TCH is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, national origin, political or union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status or other non bona fide job requirement. Applicants in need of accommodations are encouraged to call (253) 383-3951. Tacoma Community House is an equal opportunity employer. |
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