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Vice President of Membership & Programs

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Houston, TX, USA
Full-time

Provide oversight, operational guidance and strategic support to Association Membership and Programs. Develop and execute association wide program strategy to align with our strategic initiatives.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provides strategic leadership and direction for Membership, Youth Sports, Aquatics, Healthy Living, Out of School Time, Active Older Adults and Informal Education.
  • Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, member recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new site development, and collaborations.
  • Identifies potential areas for cooperative programming to accomplish YMCA goals, and works with staff groups to develop and implement programs. Guides staff in the planning, development and implementation of new program initiatives and activities.
  • Implements and oversees a program evaluation system to guarantee faithfulness to YMCA purpose, high quality and maintenance of YMCA standards.
  • Partners with Association Marketing team on determining Association marketing strategies.
  • Provides direction to assigned staff in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities, achieving strategic and operating plan goals; prepares and manages associated budgets.
  • Identifies, develops and coaches future leadership staff.
  • Coordinate and manage collaborative relationships and community partnerships.
  • Represent the Y at the local, state and national level within the Y and outside of the Y.
  • Serves as primary staff to Youth Development Committee. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels.
  • Provides reports to committees, the Board of Directors and the President/CEO.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent. Master degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ten or more years of management experience, preferably in multiple YMCA program areas or other not-for-profit agency.
  • Ability to direct through volunteer development, supervision of staff, marketing and public relations, and program development.
  • 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.
  • YMCA certification preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

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: 
Nov 7 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit