Southern US Regional Director

Purpose

There are currently +2500 programs in the US, with a program in every state plus the District of Columbia. Continuing robust expansion is the primary objective for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. While currently reaching nearly 17% of all US children each month with the gift of an age-appropriate book in the mail, the Foundation aims to reach 25% of US children in the next five years.

The Regional Director is a key component of strategic growth for The Dollywood Foundation. The Regional Director develops, plans, and executes strategic and tactical initiatives to expand and support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Within assigned states, Regional Directors apply a consultative approach with 'Start a Program' interest to successfully replicate, launch, and grow Imagination Library programs; Mentor local program partners to sustain current communities and grow to exceed 65% of the total eligible 0-5 population; and strategically govern statewide Imagination Library programs (Launch, Onboard, Implement, Maintain).

States within regions

NorthSouthMidWestConnecticutArkansasArizonaAlaskaDelawareFloridaColoradoHawaiiD.C.GeorgiaIdahoWashingtonMaineSouth CarolinaIowaNevadaMarylandMississippiKansasMassachusettsMissouriMontanaMichiganNorth CarolinaMinnesotaNew HampshireOklahomaNebraskaNew JerseyTennesseeNew MexicoNew YorkTexasNorth DakotaOhioVirginiaSouth DakotaPennsylvaniaWest VirginiaUtahRhode IslandWyomingVermontWisconsin

State managed by DWF State Teams Alabama California Kentucky Oregon Illinois Indiana Louisiana

Primary Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Regional Director

● Incorporates the foundation's Core Values into all aspects of their work.

● Perpetuate The Dollywood Foundation's Vision & Mission

● Be a 'personal representative' for Dolly Parton and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

● Work in close collaboration with U.S. Senior Regional Director to execute regional program development goals.

● Provide information and be a guiding resource to 'Start a Program' interest to successfully replicate, launch, and grow Imagination Library programs. Host weekly informational sessions to interested participants.

● Provide localized support to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library partners to grow, sustain, and energize programs.

● Work with a wide variety of stakeholders, at a local and state level, to maintain, sustain and grow programs.

● Perform a wide scope of complex duties and responsibilities in the management of a statewide Imagination Library program, exercise independent judgement, and have delegated decision-making authority to guide states to achieve statewide coverage and +65% TEP enrollment.

○ Develop, plan, implement and maintain state specific model to include: ▪ Project Management ▪ Stakeholder Management ▪ Risk Management ▪ Task Management ▪ Sustainability ▪ Record Keeping ▪ Reporting ▪ Program Feedback

● Follow State Playbook and Implementation Guidelines to strategically govern statewide Imagination Library programs from turnover from North American Director through Launch, Onboarding, Implementation, and Maintenance phases with the goal of growing the velocity of state coverage and enrollment growth to 65% in 3.5 years versus 5 years.

● Travel for training, information, and planning sessions (20%)

● Ensure smooth communication and alignment between teams (Dollywood Foundation, State Program Leadership, National and State Partners) and Local Program Partners.

● Work with Marketing to ensure all brand elements adhere to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brand guidelines ●

Provide excellent customer service by managing contact with stakeholders daily, with timely response to emails and telephone inquiries

● Support Operations Team, as needed.

● Support Finance Teams with monthly Accounts Receivable, distressed Local Program Partners, and as needed.

● Prepare accurate and timely reports.

● Support Dolly Parton Events when assigned

● Maintain strict confidentiality and excellent judgement regarding privileged information

● Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirement - Passionate, outstanding leader who thrives on the opportunity to deliver Dolly's mission to deliver more books to children!

Personality / Attitude

● Fully understand and respect their responsibility to represent Dolly Parton and The Dollywood Foundation. All actions and behaviors are an extension of Dolly and the Foundation and as such, great care must be taken to preserve the image and integrity of both

● Always present a positive and professional image, both personally and professionally

● Genuinely friendly, passionate, energetic, cooperative, flexible, enthusiastic, patient, courteous, caring, and compassionate

● Recognized as a positive influence on others

● Works with integrity, ethics, and honesty

● Contributes to building a positive team spirit, shares their expertise and recognizes the accomplishments of others $

● Willingness to learn best practices and modify for future improvement

● As a professional, follows through on commitments, accepts responsibility for own actions, approaches others in a tactful manner and reacts well under pressure

Skills / Knowledge

● Demonstrates and uses excellent judgement and decision-making abilities throughout all job duties

● Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently; disciplined to meet deadlines

● Ability to focus on the daily details while managing the overall scope of the job responsibilities

● Disciplined in meeting goals

● Skilled in managing, gathering and interpreting data

● Ability to manage and resolve difficult or emotional situations

● Skilled in: Networking; Building Relationships; Leadership; Training; and Negotiation

● Excellent communicator via telephone, video conferencing and in person

● Exceptional verbal and written English language skills; patience in responsiveness to repetitive questions. Articulate, speaks, and writes clearly and informatively, proofs work for spelling and grammar. Listens for knowledge and clarification

● Responds promptly to requests for assistance. Responds well to questions

● Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills

● Works a varying schedule that may include nights, holidays, weekends, and occasional travel

● Observe safety and security functions; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly; request assistance when necessary

Education / Experience

● Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferred but not required.

● Relevant work experience plus 3 – 5 years Business Development and/or Sales experience

● 2+ years project management experience

● Proven work experience in developing and negotiating successful partnerships

● Client facing customer service experience, problem solving preferred

● Highly organized with attention to detail

● Technologically and socially informed and connected. Considerable knowledge and expertise in working with G Suite, Microsoft Suite, video conferencing

● Ability to work and manage out of the home office or on the road

● Dependable and suitable transportation with a license to drive automotive equipment. Must present a valid driver's license and proof of insurance

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