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Program Director - Fairbanks

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Fairbanks, AK, USA
Full-time

This is a full-time administrative position where the individual is ultimately responsible for the programming and integrity of the Armed Services YMCA Of Alaska, and assists the Executive Director with the overall management of the YMCA and supervision of personnel.  An employee in this position is responsible for the entire operation of the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska Fairbanks in the absence of the Director.  Considerable independent judgment and discretion must be exercised in contacts with subordinates, military personnel, the public and personnel from national, state, local, and private agencies.  

Areas of Responsibility: 

Financial Management

  • Reviews all invoices to ensure accuracy and appropriateness for the purchase.
  • Ensures that all donations, cash, check or credit card, are properly documented and posted to the appropriate accounting code.
  • Ensures that all donations are timely deposited into the appropriate bank account.
  • Ensures that all donations are timely acknowledged with a thank you letter to the donor.
  • Assists in the development of the annual budget.
  • Assists in the development of program and special event budgets.

Program Development           

  • Assist in researching potential new programs that may be offered by the ASYMCA to meet the needs of our military members and their families.
  • Analyze proposed new programs to ensure that it meets our mission, can be sustained for its duration, and it reaches our targeted clients.  
  • Successful set up of the new Before and Afterschool Childcare in coordiantion with the North Slope Borough School District

Program Delivery

  • Responsible for the Military Courtesy Lounge at Airport.
  • ASYMCA’s lead on the Annual Combat Fishing Tournament.
  • Assists with several special events such as, the Annual Salute to the Military, Anchorage Golf Tournament, Father/Daughter Dance, Military Appreciation Day, Chamber of Commerce Picnics, Awards and Recognition Luncheon, etc 
  • Assist in determining what data needs to be tracked in collaboration with the Executive Director.
  • Assist in tracking expenses to be charged against various grants and donations from Foundations or Government entities as required in the grant agreement. 

Fundraising

  • Assist in drafting grant applications to support ASYMCA programs.
  • Assist in identifying and developing relationships with potential donors
  • Assist in grant writing and other funding requests

Supervision

  • Supervise all program and support staff, completing annual evaluations for each staff member
  • Interviewing, hiring and onboarding of all program staff
  • Ensure quality programs are being delivered by all program staff
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, psychology or other closely related field required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two to four years YMCA or related experience preferred
  • Experience with military lifestyles preferred
  • Within 30 days of hire include: completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, CPR, First Aid, AED and Blood borne Pathogens. 
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving abstract required. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

 

Salary: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 7 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit