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Executive Director

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
Full-time

The Executive Director oversees and manages the day to day operations of a branch with a budget of less than $7 million per year while promoting and representing the mission and values of the YMCA. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manage fiscal operations and ensure attainment of budgetary objectives; manage all financial record keeping, trends and reporting.  Analyze trends and determine cost effectiveness of programs and services.  Ensure prudent fiscal management of all resources and adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Build community resources through the cultivation and development of relationships.  Actively engage members, volunteers and community leaders in the Y mission.
  • Develop a productive board of volunteers and build effective leadership for the branch and mission. Effectively utilize resources in fund raising and community engagement planning.
  • Develop and implement high quality programs that meet the needs of the community.
  • Manage the activities and personnel in the development and delivery of programs and services. Recruit and develop staff and volunteers.
  • Create a positive staff environment where diverse staff members can work together to provide programs and services.  Develop and recognize staff to ensure continuous improvement, encouraging ongoing education and training of staff.
  • Manage the physical plant of the facility and oversee the implementation of the preventative maintenance activities.  Ensure that facility is maintained to provide positive image and member experience at all times.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5-10 years of related experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Demonstrated success in fund raising.
  • Leadership in branch operations/facility management required.
  • Experience in developing and motivating volunteer staff.

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: 
Sep 30 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 30 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit