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Executive Director - Downtown Family YMCA

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is hiring an Executive Director to oversee the Downtown Family YMCA with a budget size of over $3.5 million. This Executive Director will oversee the total operations of the center, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, board development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.  The Downtown Family Center’s Capital Development Phase is currently in motion.  This individual will work closely with the Major Gifts Officer, Senior Leadership and Operations Team on the Downtown Community Campaign.  This will require extensive collaboration skills, managing relationships with various partners, developers & builders of the Downtown Project. Through current and new partnerships the YMCA will continue to collaborate on creating programs and services to best meet the needs of our children, teens, adults, families and seniors of the Pikes Peak Region. 

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is going through an exciting period of growth right now and this Y is expected to be the Flagship Center for the association.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinates the development of the Branch Board and committees. Directs the volunteer activities of the centers
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area
  • Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of staff
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget to meet or exceed budget targets
  • Directs strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the center
  • Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association mission, goals, and strategies
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment
  • Directs center marketing and communication efforts
  • Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA
  • Responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of program volunteers and staff
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent in related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency
  • Must have proven success in fundraising (annual and capital preferred)
  • 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 the field of sales, customer relations, marketing, management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders
  • Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
  • Demonstrated professionalism in attitude, appearance and teamwork to ensure positive work culture
  • YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred
  • ALL YMCA employees must be CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certified (training available upon hiring)
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Benefit:  12% retirement benefits after eligibility requirements are met.

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: 
Aug 15 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit