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Branch Executive Director

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Joliet, IL, USA
Full-time

Oversees the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs such as teen and young adult advancement association-wide, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • 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.
  • Creates direction on operations of Teen and Young Adult Advancement efforts association-wide serving youth ages 13-26 along with the Teen and Young Adult Advancement Manager. 
  • Coordinates the development of the Teen and Young Adult Advisory Council and assigned committees. Directs the volunteer (policy and program) activities of the branch.
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch, including annual campaigns, capital campaigns, endowment/planned giving, and special event support.
  • Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
  • Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
  • Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
  • Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs, which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality programs, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to 
  • the community.
  • Serves as a member of Y 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 nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
  • Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of 
  • the community.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $56,989.00 - $70,000.00

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: 
Dec 11 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit