Community Center Manager

Yeryüzü Doktorları Doctors Worldwide Türkiye

Scope of Work:

To be responsible on below duties:

·         Directs and coordinates the operation of a community center.

·         Plans, prepares and oversees the annual budget for the Center; prepares revenue and expense reports for all programs; purchases all supplies needed to fulfill Center operations.

·         Recruits, trains, assigns and supervises the work of staff providing activities.

·         Oversees maintenance of the building and equipment.

·         Participates in and has ultimate responsibility for the planning and implementation of the program and activities presented at a community center.

·         Promotes public relations through community and private sector contacts, marketing efforts, and personal contact with Center users in order to determine the needs of the community.

·         Develops, coordinates and implements a comprehensive program of recreation, social and human services based upon identified needs of the community.

·         Performs related work as required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Masters Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Considerable knowledge of budget preparation and budget management.
• Considerable knowledge of human resources management.
• Considerable knowledge of sociological, behavioral and cultural aspects of target audience group members for whom programs are planned.
• Considerable knowledge of the rules, methods and procedures involved in planning and presentation of recreational activities at a community center.
• Considerable knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing fire, health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of the use of a computer in maintaining records.
• Ability to work effectively with people of all age groups and to tactfully solve participant disciplinary problems.
• Ability to promote recreation programs and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, schedule, organize and evaluate recreation programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, program participants, parents of program participants, volunteers, school custodial and teaching staffs, community groups, subordinate staff, and the general public.

·         Fluency in English and Turkish

·         Valid Turkish ID and work permit required

·         Arabic is an asset.