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Executive Director (Northeast Bronx YMCA)

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New York, NY, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community.

Set in a three-acre urban forest, the Northeast Bronx YMCA will meld the indoor and the outdoor in order to connect members to the natural environment and will offer a range of programs serving youth and teens to older adults, including healthy lifestyles, civic engagemet programming for youth, swimming instructional classes and social, recreational, and health programming for older adults. In addition, the environmentally friendly, standalone facility will include an urban agricultural roof and a teaching kitchen, as well as protected outdoor play and program space for enhanced camp and afterschool programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Executive Director would be responsible for the overall operation of the Branch including, 100+ employees and a budget of $3.0 million. They would initiate and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, neighborhood leaders and donors. In addition, the Executive Director is expected to collaborate with other community youth organizations to deliver a full range of youth and teen programs. 

Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Qualified applicants must have experience working with a Board of Managers, supervising government contracts, managing fund-raising campaigns, developing strong relationships with community leaders, strategic planning, staff leadership/development and have a proven record of successful fiscal management.
  • 5-10 years of successful operational and management experience; at an executive level.
  • Proven track record of successful fund-raising experience.
  • Budget management experience required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).

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 25 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 25 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit