The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is looking for an Associate Executive Director at the Wellmark branch located in the heart of Des Moines.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Oversees assigned areas of a YMCA branch, which may include finance/budget accountability, membership, marketing, programs, facilities and day to day operations. Participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage the branch in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Association Board of Directors and the Corporate Offices.
- Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association goals, and strategies.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Develops, manages, and monitors assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations.
- Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA to the membership, and manages positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Manages and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
- Provides staff support for assigned committees. Provides leadership for portions of the annual support campaign, including the staff campaign.
- Manages the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to assure high standards of maintenance, safety, cleanliness and to assure that the requirements of regulatory codes are fully met.
- Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives ofthe YMCA.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in human services, recreation, business or a related field, or equivalent, preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Four or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 5 2019
Active Until:
Oct 5 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit