Since 1886 the YMCA of Greater Houston serves 9 counties and 71,000 members through 32 branches and a resident camp. The annual operating budget is $130M and the organization has $316M in assets. The YMCA raises $7M in annual contributions.
The CEO is responsible for the overall success of the organization. While a wide variety of skills and expertise are necessary, the CEO must have proven success in the following two priority areas:
- Vision & Innovation: The ability to make the YMCA Mission relevant for the future, shared in ways that are inspirational and compelling for people to join and support.
- Community Relationships & Partnerships: Engaging community leaders, organizations, and businesses in advancing the YMCA Mission.
Additional Areas
In addition to proven success in the two priority areas listed above, the Board of Directors is seeking individuals with a positive track record in:
- Fiscal Management: oversight of balancing innovation and growth within a sustainable financial position.
- Inclusion & Diversity: proactive development of a membership, staff, and board reflective of Houston’s multicultural communities.
- Membership & Program Development: creative marketing and branding of new ways for people to connect with the YMCA.
- Financial Development: telling the full YMCA story and results in improving lives and communities to significantly increase contributed support.
CEO Position Specifics
- August 1: deadline for submitting a cover letter addressing Priority Areas A & B, and Areas 1 – 4 below, plus a resume.
- The salary is negotiable, and the YMCA provides a progressive benefits package for all employees.
- Triangle2 (triangle2.com) is conducting the YMCA CEO transition. For more information contact:[email protected], subject:Houston YMCA CEO Position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.