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Executive Director

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Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This role requires successful experience in operation of a YMCA branch, including Living our Cause, program & membership revenue growth, staff development & financial development.   

Saratoga Regional YMCA is a mid-major YMCA with five branches and  over 28,000 members. The Saratoga Springs branch is the largest branch of the 5 with over 13,000 members and 36 full time and 250 part time staff.  The incumbent should have previous experience managing an operating budget over $3 million.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Promotes the SRYMCA’s mission in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations & businesses
  • Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch
  • Oversees and ensures compliance with the hiring, training, development, and supervision of staff and volunteers, while fostering a positive work environment
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets
  • Develops and directs high-quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5+ years of related experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Experience with the budgetary responsibility of $3million or higher
  • Demonstrated success in fund raising
  • Leadership in branch operations/facility management required
  • Experience in developing staff
  • Excellent fiscal management skills
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence

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: 
Apr 27 2018
Active Until: 
May 27 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit