We are currently looking for an Executive Director - Scantic Valley Family Center to join our team. Start your next opportunity today!
For 165 years, the YMCA of Greater Springfield (YGS) has provided youth development, fostered healthy living, and promoted social responsibility in the 14 cities and towns that it serves. We take pride in being one of the largest non-school educators in the state, one of the top 120 YMCAs in the U.S., and the second oldest Y in the country.
We are currently looking for an Executive Director - Scantic Valley Family Center to join our team. Whether you are interested in joining a leading non-profit or looking to advance your Y career, this is your opportunity to help make our community better together. The Y. ™ For a better us. ™
Please note that any and all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be successfully completed.
This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:
- Serve as the senior leader responsible for the day-to-day operation and long-term planning of our Scantic Valley Family Center.
- Represent and promote the YGS within our service area while building collaborative relationships with community agencies, government, and businesses.
- Direct the financial development activities of the branch.
- Develop and provide leadership for the branch Advisory Board and other assigned committees.
- Implement strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of operations.
- Ensure the safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of a high quality facility and equipment in conjunction with the Maintenance team.
- Serve as a member of our management team and supports the overall objectives of the Y Movement.
- Serve as the senior hiring manager for the branch and is responsible for upholding all hiring, staff development, and HR efforts in conjunction with the VP. HR & Leadership Development.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the branch operating budget to meet or exceed budget targets.
- Direct branch strategic planning efforts and develop the annual operating plan of the branch.
- Develop and direct high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies.
- Model relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Foster a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Own and complete all assigned HR, administrative, and financial tasks for direct reports and family center.
- Promote, uphold, and exhibit our core values while supporting the YGS as a unified association.
The requirements and preferences (where indicated) for this role are listed below. Please review them carefully to ensure that you apply for the role that best matches your qualifications. Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Non-Profit Leadership, Business, or other related field plus 5 years of managerial and business operations experience
- Associates' degree plus 7 years of managerial and business operations experience
- High School diploma plus 10 years of managerial and business operations experience