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Center Executive Director

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Houston, TX, USA
Full-time

Oversees the total operation of a YMCA center, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinates the development of the Center Board and committees.  Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the center.
  • Directs the financial development activities of the center.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
  • Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the center operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
  • Directs strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the center.
  • Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support center and Association mission, goals, and strategies.
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Directs center marketing and communication efforts.
  • Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency. 
  • Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of center budget, marketing and public relations, and program development. 
  • Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders. 
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • YMCA Multi-Team or Center Leader certification preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

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 19 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit