Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Affairs, the Executive Director will be responsible for branch leadership and connection to the Y mission and association strategic plan, vision development and goal setting for the branch, board development, and general branch management, including staff management, fiscal management, facilities management, and program management.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage the branch in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Association Board of Directors and the Corporate Offices.
- Accountable for annual budget development, monthly budget monitoring and management, forecasting, and achievement of budget established at the beginning of each fiscal year.
- Oversee management of branch day-to-day operations including all administrative, risk management, compliance, and facility functions.
- Provide leadership to full-time and part-time staff and volunteers, connecting them to the mission, strategic plan and promise of the organization with a specific focus on training and preparing all team members to adhere to Y policies, procedures and practices – ensuring all are aligned in doing things the “Y” way.
- Provide leadership and direction to new program development. Continuously update and improve current programs to meet community needs, ensure compliance with association
- program standards, and attain the highest possible level of program quality.
- Provide leadership to and accountability for the branch annual support campaign and other Assigned financial development activities of the association.
- Manage the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers at program, fundraising and
- policy leadership levels.
- Develop an engaged Board of Managers to ensure a successful operation geared to meeting
- Community needs and commensurate financial support.
- Engage in association membership and marketing initiatives as well as create new and innovative approaches to attract and retain membership.
- Develop and implement membership strategies resulting in a high level of membership retention.
- Develop the strongest possible staff team; set goals and maintain a culture of accountability; evaluate the performance of staff; coach them in areas where improvements are needed and continually strive to improve performance level of staff
- Manage the development, use and maintenance of the facility to ensure a bright, clean, and functional environment, meet the expanding needs of the community, improve efficiencies and promote safety.
- Build the brand of the YMCA through community awareness campaigns, engagement of community leaders, and active participation in community organizations and events.
Educational Background:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Skills/Experience:
- Five or more years experience in the operation of a YMCA or in a key position of an organization
- Demonstrated skills in all areas of non-profit management
- Demonstrated skills in relationship building and fundraising
- YMCA of the USA Multi Team Leader designation or ability to attain within first 2 years of employment.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/First Aid Certification from approved agency
- Demonstrated computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
Compensation/Benefits:
Along with a competitive pay structure, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines offers exceptional benefits which include the following:
- Affordable quality healthcare (medical and dental)
- Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance provided at no additional cost
- 12% Employer funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and the ability to add additional earnings from first day of employment
- YMCA membership equivalent to family status
- Generous paid time off package
Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 10 2018
Active Until:
Mar 10 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit