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Operations Director

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Boulder Junction, WI, USA
Full-time

Provides overall direction to our operations & guides risk management protocols to ensure that all delivery systems are of the highest quality. Working with members of the operations team; incorporates the strategic plan and character and leadership development through the Manito-wish collaborative leadership model.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Guides the work of the operations team in developing, implementing and evaluating programs in accordance with the strategic plan.
  • Serves as a member of the management team which works to set and implement the overall direction and goals of the organization.
  • Provides direction and support to the director of recruitment regarding strategic marketing and communication efforts, ensuring enrollment goals are met and/or exceeded.
  • Hires, manages, and evaluates members of the operations team.
  • Oversees overall risk management as related to our operations and ensures consistent training expectations and follow-through are in place.
  • Supervises the organization’s environmental stewardship vision. Ensures steps are taken to increase our efforts as well as review and support current efforts.
  • Collaborates with directors to ensure our program offerings, staff and delivery are intentional and focus on our mission, vision & commitment.
  • Manages in collaboration with the property manager to ensure facilities and property, serve the camp community at a high level of quality.
  • Reviews annual program, recruitment and property budgets in conjunction with appropriate staff. Accepts responsibility for management of revenue and expenditures in these areas.
  • Serves on various task forces as appropriate established by the board of directors and attends meetings of the full-board.
  • Represents camp at YMCA, ACA and other kindred organizations and community groups.
  • In collaboration with the operations team, provides oversight for all ACA, state, fire and other inspections to ensure compliance
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Works to achieve the YMCA Multi-team or Branch status within first two-years.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Extensive knowledge of camping programs including a strong background of wilderness travel and client-based programs.
  • Understanding of property and facilities, processes and procedures.
  • Successful experience in management of full-time and seasonal staff and volunteers with the ability to lead collaborative teams.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Strong communication skills; written, oral, and social media.
  • Ability to partner with staff, participants and sponsoring agencies by exhibiting excellent listening skills, confidence, honesty and follow-through.
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
  • Highly motivated and able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to travel to assist in recruiting for participants and staff.
  • Ability to relate effectively to variety of groups.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $70,000.00 - $76,000.00

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: 
Jul 31 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 31 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit