Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute a forward-looking strategy aligned with Lake County’s evolving community needs.
• Champion BGCLC's strategic plan by aligning programs, partnerships, and resources with the priorities of youth and families across Lake County.
• Position BGCLC as a regional leader in youth development by partnering with public, nonprofit, and business leaders to advance strategies that support children and families.
• Lead special projects and priority initiatives that strengthen BGCLC’s long-term impact and organizational effectiveness.
• Advance innovative youth development programs that strengthen academic success, workforce readiness, technology skills, and the social-emotional well-being of Lake County youth.
• Deepen strategic partnerships with school districts, community and philanthropic leaders to expand access and impact.
• Embed an uncompromising culture of safety and youth protection aligned with BGCA standards and the needs of families.
• Expand revenue and community investment through Lake County's philanthropic, corporate, and family giving networks.
• Strengthen partnerships with corporate, healthcare, manufacturing, and philanthropic leaders across Lake County.
• Build a sustainable funding model through diversified revenue streams, strategic partnerships, and donor stewardship.
• Partner closely with a passionate and influential Board of Directors representing Lake County’s business, civic, philanthropic leaders.
• Ensure the Board is well-informed, engaged, and positioned to help drive organizational growth and regional impact.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship that supports sustainable growth and multi-site excellence.
• Build and inspire a mission-driven, culturally attuned team reflective of the communities BGCLC serves.
• Recruit, develop, and empower leaders who can excel in a multi-site, community-based youth organization.
• Cultivate an organizational culture grounded in equity, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement, resonating with the youth and families.
• Serve as a highly visible ambassador for BGCLC across public, private, philanthropic, and neighborhood sectors.
• Deepen relationships with the City and surrounding suburbs, chambers of commerce, school districts, and major employers.
• Elevate the BGCLC brand through media, community engagement, advocacy, and strategic storytelling that underscores youth outcomes.
• Lead the organization’s safety culture with visible commitment, ensuring Clubs exceed BGCA membership requirements and state/local regulations.
• Maintain rigorous standards in incident reporting, training, and prevention across all BGCLC sites.
• Proactively identify and address organizational risks tied to multi-site youth-serving operations.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership in a multi-site or complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and grow financial resources through partnerships, investment, and diversified revenue strategies.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, and delegation.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams across locations.
• Strong relationship builder with Board, community, and cross-sector partners.
• Compelling communicator with executive presence and external credibility.
• Experience driving impact and growth through strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in asset management, including financial resources and property.
• Familiarity with youth development preferred, or the ability to quickly build credibility within a youth-serving organization.