Palatine Community Baseball and Softball is a youth sports organization supporting approximately 1,500 – 2,000 youth baseball/softball players and their families. Supporting players ages 5 through 18, the organization is an affiliate of the Palatine Park District. Operations run through the efforts of a strong volunteer base of approximately 100 individuals, comprised of a volunteer board, volunteer coaches and additional parent volunteers. The mission of the organization is to provide a fun, competitive, safe environment for the community of Palatine to learn, play and enjoy baseball and softball. Its vision is “Developing a love of the game – one player at a time.”
The Executive Director will oversee both the strategic direction and operations of the organization. In partnership with the board of directors, this individual will craft a multi-year strategic roadmap for the organization and, through a group of dedicated volunteers, bring that strategy to life.
In collaboration with the board of directors, effectively establish a multi-year strategy for the organization. Manage and report on progress toward strategy realization and re-evaluate strategic priorities as context, consumer preference and external forces evolve.
Promote awareness, affiliation, and loyalty within the community at large, while driving increases in enrollment, volunteerism and donor rates via various social media and communication platforms.
Recruit, engage and deploy a volunteer organization to fully execute upon the mission of the organization. This includes all areas of baseball/softball operations, player registration, field maintenance, equipment/uniform procurement and maintenance, special events, and affiliate league coordination and website management.
Act as the “face of the program” within the community, creating proper visibility and reputation within respected circles. Open doors of opportunity through effective relationship building.
Effectively manage the accounting and financial functions of the organization, including payment of umpire contractors.
Actively cultivate and expand a strong pool of donors/sponsors to aid the organization in achieving its financial goals while maintaining a competitive price position.
Engage with needed partners/vendors/collaborators to ensure the most optimal relationships and terms and conditions for the organization, focusing on optimal financial stewardship, and optimal value generation for participants.
Ensure the organization is operated in a compliant manner while continuously ensuring its risk profile is within financially and ethically tolerable levels. Diligently ensure that player/family safety is the top priority of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a youth affiliated, mission-centric organization. Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth experience working with Google productivity tools.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding operational goals with high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Proven track record of achieving annual fundraising targets.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a track record of achieving results through others.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain high-level relationships with volunteers and community stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Applicants should email their resume and cover letter to dave.barnett@pcbs.fun. Applications will be accepted through October 13, 2024.