Director of Student Resources and Enrichment

About Best Foot Forward

Best Foot Forward is a nonprofit organization based in Boca Raton, Florida, dedicated to supporting at-risk and foster care students across Palm Beach County. Our mission is to empower these students to reach educational success, cultivate confidence, and shape brighter futures through consistent support and meaningful connections.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, innovative, and detail-focused Director of Student Resources and Enrichment to become a vital part of our team. This role centers on overseeing student and family support programs, managing seasonal events, and ensuring the distribution of key resources. The position is full-time (40 hours weekly) with some option for remote work. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, supplemented with benefits such as paid time off, dental and vision coverage, medical insurance, and a 401K plan.

Primary Duties

• Coordinate all student events and projects, including Back-to-School initiatives, graduations, end-of-year parties, summer workshops, Thanksgiving and winter holiday programs, and other seasonal celebrations.
• Lead student-focused initiatives such as Bash Boutique, holiday adoptions, moving-up ceremonies, and recognition events to enrich student experiences.
• Work collaboratively with program teams to support special projects and maintain alignment with organizational goals.
• Create and manage annual schedules for student programs and events to ensure prompt and effective execution.
• Manage collections, drives, and donations related to programs, including organizing delivery logistics for donated goods.
• Oversee planning and operational logistics for external events with school districts and community partners.
• Maintain organization, inventory, and storage of all program materials and event supplies.
• Ensure availability, planning, and distribution of student gifts, rewards, and incentives.
• Supervise the preparation and allocation of supplies essential for students and their families.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to document program efforts through photos and videos, and maintain records.
• Coordinate closely with program staff to ensure alignment of all student-facing activities with program objectives.
• Participate in program meetings and maintain clear, timely communication with team members regarding activities and events.
• Support partner engagement efforts and contribute to committees, collaborations, and special projects as required.
• Conduct evaluations of event outcomes using post-event reviews and feedback to enhance future programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, hospitality, or a comparable field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 to 4 years of management experience, preferably within nonprofit or educational settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to handle multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits and Work Environment

Best Foot Forward fosters a supportive and inspiring workplace that values growth and collaboration. Employees receive generous paid time off, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical insurance plans, plus participation in a 401K retirement plan. This is a salaried role reflecting experience and qualifications, with some remote work flexibility.