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Vice President, Thriving Y’s

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Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

The Vice President, Thriving Y’s provides oversight of the development and delivery of resources to local YMCAs through a network of state alliances, Alliance Consultants, electronic supports and external firms, serves as the communication link between the Y-USA and Resources. The role will concentrate on Y’s needing focus and revitalization.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop and execute an overall strategy to deliver resources to local YMCAs through Service Partner Ys, Alliance Consultants and Y-USA.
  • Act as primary point of contact for assigned topic area of Y-USA’s knowledge platform, including development of an engagement plan; consistent and timely review and moderation of community.
  • Direct the development and management of processes to lead and develop skills of local Y moderators; act on reports/analytics; and oversight of content curation and creation to engage and support users.
  • Develop processes to enhance and increase communications in the Partner Delivery System, Directors, Partner Professionals, Partner YMCAs and related YUSA department(s).
  • Provide networking with Service Partner Y’s and Y-USA and alliance facilitation.
  • Manage the gathering and communicating of best practices and information to support the knowledge management system and other Y-USA departments.
  • Develop processes and practices to lead, participate and/or support Y-USA projects and initiatives.
  • Identify and develop existing assets and capabilities in order to maximize efficacy while not being limited by them.
  • Develop and execute a content plan for LINK site to further knowledge sharing in line with knowledge management governance policies.
  • Develop and execute a community engagement plan that encourages members to visit and engage with your online community in line with knowledge management governance policies.
  • Establish effective working relationship with other Y-USA departments to achieve overall objectives and strategic goals as necessary.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; related post-graduate work or an advanced degree is preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Organizational Leader certification is required.
  • Requires minimum of 10-12 years of executive level leadership experience in the YMCA or another federated, not-for-profit, mission-based organization with extensive executive experience in the area of the education and training of others. CEO experience is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience cultivating partnerships within complex organizational structures
  • Demonstrated excellent project management, organizational, analytical planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Minimum five plus years managing and developing staff including senior management
  • Demonstrated experience operating within a complex environment that requires continual improvement and maintaining a discipline of adherence to best practices
  • Demonstrated advanced coaching, communication and facilitating abilities with ability to operate comfortably in an asynchronous environment, primarily through electronic communications
  • Knowledge and understanding of shared services, partnerships and creating the most impact as we strengthen YMCAs for the future
  • Intermediate social and digital strategies skills to effectively communicate, engage, moderate and curate knowledge sharing and networking with and among local Y staff on the Y’s internal platform.
  • Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills are required.
  • Must possess exceptional reasoning, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated superior ability to build relationships and influence others by interacting with a broad range of stakeholders with different interests and needs is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work proactively in an ambiguous, dynamic, entrepreneurial department is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines while maintaining a steadfast attention to detail is required.
  • Demonstrated advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others in order to achieve objectives
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with individuals across a broad range of groups
  • Commitment to Y-USA mission and strategy
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $180,000.00 - $230,000.00

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 4 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit