YMCA/Camp Huckins seeks a strategic, mission-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director.
Reporting to the CCYMCA/Camp Huckins Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead a team of direct reports with functional responsibilities in five areas: Camp Director*, Registrar, Business Operations Manager*, Director of Community Outreach, and Director of Advancement. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to further the mission, vision, strategic plans and goals of the organization. The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall financial health and growth of the organization. In partnership with the Business Operations Manager, she/he will develop and manage the budget and be responsible for all financial reporting. She/he will attract, retain, and develop the talented staff necessary to drive success across the organization. Working closely with the Camp Director, the successful candidate will lead a dedicated team of experienced summer staff. The Executive Director will also be responsible for Huckins’ fundraising efforts and serve as the primary spokesperson and liaison to other organizations and the community at large.
- Be the face of Huckins and represent its values and mission to all constituents.
- Provide executive leadership to the CCYMCA/Huckins Board of Directors, staff and all stakeholder groups.
- In partnership with the Board of Directors, develop and execute the short- and long-term vision and strategy for the organization.
- Work closely with the Business Operations manager to ensure the financial health of the organization by overseeing a $3MM annual operating budget, its physical plant and assets, including its $5MM endowment.
- Manage all sources of revenue, including tuition, shoulder season programming, fundraising, and any current or future strategic partnerships.
- Play a prominent leadership role in the daily life of Camp Huckins during the summer season, modeling the camp’s values and a strong work ethic for others to follow.
- Ensure the health and safety of program participants at camp while ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as YMCA principles and standards.
- Actively support the Camp Director during the camp and shoulder seasons to ensure an exceptional experience for campers, families, alumni, and other constituents.
- Ensure continuous feedback to staff and develop staff development plans.
- Work closely with the Director of Advancement to set and achieve fundraising and engagement goals.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the national YMCA and participate in regional and national organizations, boards, etc. as required.
- Lead, develop and implement the organization’s policies, procedures, and processes as needed.
- Protect the non-profit mission of the organization by focusing on its current strengths, planning for its future and growing its culture of building responsive, efficient and effective programs consistent with its mission.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced executive and a team player who possesses:
- Personal values consistent with the Camp Huckins and YMCA mission
- Passionate commitment to experiential education and to the development of girls and young women
- A creative business mind, a positive attitude, and a high degree of professionalism
- Outstanding relationship building, communication and presentation skills
- 10+ years’ minimum experience as a leader in the non-profit/cause-driven space
- General business acumen and experience using financial and other metrics to drive operational decision-making and strategic planning
- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff and build consensus
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Experience soliciting philanthropic gifts
- An interest in furthering the organization’s effectiveness through the optimization of systems and technology
- Experience or exposure to brand management
- An understanding of strategic communications
- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues
- Experience in a camp or educational setting is strongly preferred but not required
- YMCA Organizational Leadership Certificate (currently, or to be obtained within 3 years of employment)
Required Certifications
- 5or more years’ experience in YMCA or other nonprofit organizational leadership or management.
- Outstanding project management skills and the ability to manage complex priorities.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
- Comfortable generating/modifying all required consulting tools and documents in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00