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Branch Executive Director

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Lock Haven, PA, USA
Full-time

The Branch Executive will lead a staff team of Directors to include Membership/Wellness, Aquatics, Childcare, and Maintenance. They will be reporting to the CEO through a current management agreement with the River Valley Regional YMCA. The responsibility will be to focus on Membership growth, Childcare and Financial development while maintaining quality programs and services.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees.  Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch.  And effectively communicates with volunteers.
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch, including fundraising events and annual campaign,  Cultivates relations with donors, foundations and corporations.
  • Identifies needs, prepares grants, and receives funding from grant and other sources.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
  • Oversees the hiring, training, development, supervision and evaluation of staff.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
  • Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
  • Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
  • Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, strategies implement character development and meet community needs. 
  • Ensures that program quality and membership satisfaction evaluation tools are completed.
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Directs branch marketing and communication and public relations efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.
  • Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
  • Serve as key staff liaison member of the branch advisory board and YMCA committees.
  • Prepare statistical, analytical and narrative reports as requested.
  • Follow the policies and procedures established by the organization.
  • Be involved in non-departmental YMCA activities that further the mission of the YMCA.
  • Be able to relate to members your Y-story and what the YMCA is/is not.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
  • Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of 
  • the community.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00

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: 
May 6 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 6 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit