As a member of the Chief Executive Officer senior leadership team, The Vice President of Operations will guide the operations and objectives of the Y and articulate and influence the importance of membership and program growth with a commitment of reaching financial and strategic goals. This position will be directly responsible for the oversight of risk management for the association and supervision of the lead operations directors of the YMCA of Montclair’s two branches and 35-acre campground site. The Vice President of Operations is accountable for the success of each of these operating units including program development, volunteer recruitment, staff supervision, community relations, collaborations, budgeting and financial results.
- Develops and directs high quality member recruitment and engagement, which support the Associations’ mission, goals and strategic plan.
- Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA of Montclair through sustainable expansion.
- Manages current $7M combined budget of multiple sites.
- Monitors monthly financial reports to ensure the operational sustainability of the YMCA through program expansion, member retention, pricing strategies and collaborations.
- Supervises Executive Director at the Family Branch and Department heads within the main Y facility for continuity of operations.
- Partners with the board of directors and community leaders to ensure the Y is identifying and meeting community needs effectively.
- Creates organizational policies and structures that remove barriers and foster equity and inclusion.
- Maintains ongoing evaluation of current services, recommends changes, and needs for new services.
- Evaluates current systems and procedures for operations management addressing deficiencies when necessary and implementing new procedures where needed.
- Creates effective, organization-wide collaborations.
- YMCA Multi-Team or Organizational Leader certification preferred (or obtained within 1 year from hire).
- Seven or more years of managerial experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, membership practices, program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and financial practices.
- Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
- The ability to plan, organize and manage programs and projects.
- Proven success in managing budgets and fiscal resources of $4M or greater.
- Past experience in growing membership.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Record of accomplishment of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00