Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Job Title: Deputy Director, Programs & Operations
Department: State Operations and Programs
Reports to:Director, Mission Advancement
# of direct reports:1-2
Revised date:10/27/16
Position Overview: The deputy director, programs & operations is responsible for supporting the field staff in their state in implementing programs and programmatic initiatives in alignment with organizational best practices as well as providing operational support and ensuring that all staff are properly trained, office infrastructure is in place and working properly, expenses are accurately tracked, and deadlines for reports to funders and headquarters are understood and met. This is accomplished by training and coaching field staff and volunteers, developing benchmarks for success, establishing and utilizing tracking methods, and working with the Director, Mission Advancement to hold field staff accountable for meeting their programmatic goals. This position will be accountable for the state’s overall programmatic goals.
Job Qualifications – Qualified applicants must have:
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