The Greater Johnstown Community YMCA dates back to December 1869 with the original incorporators of the Johnstown Association operating a library from a one-room building in the downtown area. This group emphasized the need for knowledge and instilling Christian principles that we strive for today. After moving to several locations through the city, as the group grew larger, a more permanent home was established in May of 1914 on Market Street. This location provided housing for young men offering a safe haven for many in need of assistance.
After 65 years of growth, the YMCA needed a larger facility to serve Johnstown area and built the current facility located at 100 Haynes Street. The goal was to provide a new, modern facility.
The YMCA has continued to expand its facility to provide programs to the changing community needs. The Johnstown YMCA now serves the entire community and has reached beyond its doors to provide outreach programs to businesses, churches, schools and other outlying communities.
Board Expectations: The board believes its new CEO should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit the achievement of excellence in the following roles including that of strategic planning:
Strengthen Operating Performance with a Focus on Fiscal Sustainability
- Provide leadership to assess the current operation and create a plan that will continue to grow membership and programs to have a greater impact as well as improve the Y’s financial sustainability. Work with the board and staff to develop long-term and annual tactical plans for achieving key goals and objectives.
Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan
- Lead the organization in an effort that rallies all the YMCA’s stakeholders to achieve a strategic plan that aligns with the mission and vision of the organization. Partner with board, staff, Y members and the community, to create a plan that drives collective and bold impact to address critical social issues in communities served.
Lead Fundraising Efforts
- Serve as the leader in fundraising efforts by working with the board and senior staff to establish a plan for how the organization will continue to raise significant contributed dollars for service growth as well as keeping programs and membership affordable for all. Must be able to position the Y as a charity of choice by instilling confidence, credibility, and trust in the Y with community leaders and donors.
Advocate the Vision of the YMCA and be the Heart and Soul of the Organization
- Be an advocate for the mission, goals, and purpose of the Y. Serve as a respected spokesperson with a contagious effect on others sharing the broad range of services offered in response to community needs. Create strategic and successful relationships with influential leaders, potential donors, members and organizations in the community, with an eye toward leveraging those relationships that will be mutually beneficial to those involved.
Develop an Effective and Diverse Volunteer Board
- Continue strengthening the board and diversifying its membership by establishing an effective governance strategy utilizing best-practices to determine needs, recruitment efforts, training, engagement and evaluation.
- Minimum five years, prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization/company.
- Proven successful track record of fiscal management for a complex organization more than $1M annually.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen community relationships.
- Proven ability to develop new programs, review and enhance programs being offered and effective in broadening engagement in the community.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal) as well as personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
- Successful fundraising experience.
- YMCA Organizational Leader Certification (Note: Candidates not in possession of this certification have up to three years to obtain via Y-USA).
Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00