At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Affairs, the Executive Director will be responsible for branch leadership and connection to the Y mission and association strategic plan, vision development and goal setting for the branch, board development, and general branch management, including staff management, fiscal management, facilities management, and program management.
- Manage the branch in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Association Board of Directors and the Corporate Offices.
- Accountable for annual budget development, monthly budget monitoring and management, forecasting, and achievement of budget established at the beginning of each fiscal year.
- Oversee management of branch day-to-day operations including all administrative, risk management, compliance, and facility functions.
- Provide leadership to full-time and part-time staff and volunteers, connecting them to the mission, strategic plan and promise of the organization with a specific focus on training and preparing all team members to adhere to Y policies, procedures and practices – ensuring all are aligned in doing things the “Y” way.
- Provide leadership and direction to new program development. Continuously update and improve current programs to meet community needs, ensure compliance with association
- program standards, and attain the highest possible level of program quality.
- Provide leadership to and accountability for the branch annual support campaign and other Assigned financial development activities of the association.
- Manage the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers at program, fundraising and
- policy leadership levels.
- Develop an engaged Board of Managers to ensure a successful operation geared to meeting
- Community needs and commensurate financial support.
- Engage in association membership and marketing initiatives as well as create new and innovative approaches to attract and retain membership.
- Develop and implement membership strategies resulting in a high level of membership retention.
- Develop the strongest possible staff team; set goals and maintain a culture of accountability; evaluate the performance of staff; coach them in areas where improvements are needed and continually strive to improve performance level of staff
- Manage the development, use and maintenance of the facility to ensure a bright, clean, and functional environment, meet the expanding needs of the community, improve efficiencies and promote safety.
- Build the brand of the YMCA through community awareness campaigns, engagement of community laders, and active participation in community organizations and events.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Five or more years experience in the operation of a YMCA or in a key position of an organization
- Demonstrated skills in all areas of non-profit management
- Demonstrated skills in relationship building and fundraising
- YMCA of the USA Multi Team Leader designation or ability to attain within first 2 years of employment.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/First Aid Certification from approved agency
- Demonstrated computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- The successful candidate must believe in the core values of the organization, be driven by the mission and have the ability to demonstrate in word and action these beliefs in all matters at all times. The candidate should be a mission focused, self-driven business leader with experience successfully managing comparable operations, developing and leading staff and volunteers, building relationships, creating community, and making consistently superior high level decisions.
Salary: $52,800.00 - $65,000.00