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District Executive Director

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Hamden, CT, USA
Full-time

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization.Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the District Executive will be responsible for all aspects of the Hamden/North Haven YMCA and New Haven Youth Centerbranches. Responsibilities include leadership and direction for the facilities, program operations, fiscal management, strategic development of an engaged board of managers, and leadership for the two branches’ annual campaigns. Program areas of focus are membership, youth development, wellness and aquatics. Strong, strategic relationships will be built and maintained with current and prospective partners inside and outside the Y that support the Real-Time Strategic Plan. This position requires vision for potential for growth with strong leadership to engage stakeholders, develop, and execute a plan based on community needs and opportunities. Along with creating an environment of trust and respect by empowering others and sharing authority, developing a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined is essential.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
  • Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between volunteers, members, program participants, staff, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
  • Strategic development of the board of managers and other YMCA champions to ensure responsiveness to community needs and commensurate financial support (annual and capital). 
  • Coordinates the development of the branches’ board and committees.  Directs the volunteer activities of the branches.  Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of the branches including board development.
  • Achievement fundraising goals for the Annual Campaign of each branch.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
  • Leadership and direction to operations directors in regards to program, equipment, and facilities operations.
  • Effectively operates the facilities and all program activities. Manages the facilities on a daily basis, ensuring that regular activities run smoothly and that special programs/events run smoothly.
  • Lead, support, supervise, and build the staff team in accordance with the strategic and operating plan. 
  • Build and manage the staff teams of each branch to ensure the branch meets all of its performance goals and ensure that the YMCA has an outstanding and effective staff.
  • Continued growth in Real Time Strategic Plan goal benchmarks.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the branches’ operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
  • Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branches.
  • Ensures the safety, risk management, and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Directs branches’ marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.
  • Assume Association Responsibilities on a Project Basis. As required, actively participate as a leader or member of Association Quality “Q” teams as assigned by supervisor.
  • Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
  • Participate in activities, trainings, workshops, conferences, etc., that will enhance personal and professional growth.
  • Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
  • All other duties that may be assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree.
Skills/Experience: 
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience.  
  • Successful community leadership experience, especially in convening local stakeholders and responding to specified community needs.  Must have demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong community relationships.
  • Must have proven skills in written and oral communication, grant writing experience preferred.
  • Significant experience in fund raising (lead Annual campaign of at least $35,000 and/or capital campaign of at least $500,000).
  • Board/staff development experience (fundraising, advocacy).
  • Budget responsibility of at least $1 million.
  • YMCA Multi-Team Leader Certification, YMCA Organizational Leader preferred.
  • Successful staff supervision experience, including of exempt staff.
  • Must have high level of computer competency, including Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to multi-task with minimal direction.
  • Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team oriented, and critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner.
  • Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members and staff.
  • Willingness to seek advanced training and added responsibilities.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate, document, train, and instruct employees on the benefits of the YMCA. 
  • Solve problems by taking a leadership role in handling a variety of situations, problems, issues and/or complaints from employees.
  • Knowledge of nonprofit and/or YMCA operations
  • Possess a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.
  • Able to work a flexible work schedule if needed, with advanced notice.

Required Certifications

  • Must complete New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Blood-borne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Hazard Communication trainings prior to initial start of position. 
  • Must complete Listen First within the first 90-days of employment.
  • Must hold and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications within the first 90-days of employment
  • Must complete YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader Certification within the first 2 years of employment.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00

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: 
Feb 14 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit