The Gateway Region YMCA has an immediate opening for a Cause-Driven leader to provide leadership to the Kirkwood Family YMCA. The branch is a membership driven branch with a revenue base of $2.65M. This highly successful Y has 2,400 membership units, leads in retention, and is located in the heart of Kirkwood. The branch enjoys a blend of membership types with strong growth in household memberships. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated, cause-driven leader to join an innovative, mission-based Association with an exciting vision for the future.
Areas of Responsibility:
- This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the District Vice President the selected candidate oversees the total operation of the Kirkwood branch, including operational leadership, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.
- Candidates must demonstrate successful experience in project management, staff supervision/training, program development, fiscal management, volunteer development, board development, and fundraising. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills along with a proven track record of staff development, community partnerships, program supervision and fundraising.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent
Skills/Experience:
- YUSA Organizational Leader Status preferred
- 3 or more years of management experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
Special skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and writing skills
- Possess a high level of organizational knowledge, experience and proficiency
- Articulate communication skills relating to branch and campus leadership
- Ability to successfully lead, recruit and develop staff and volunteers of all levels
- Possess and demonstrate commitment and passion for mission-centered objectives
- Master conflict resolution skills and crisis management proficiencies
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and change capacity
Compensation/Benefits:
Along with a highly competitive pay structure, the Gateway Region YMCA provides exceptional benefits which include the following:
- Affordable quality healthcare (medical, dental, vision options)
- Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance provided at no additional cost
- 12% Employer funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and the ability to add additional earnings from first day of employment
- YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents
- Generous paid time off package
- Exceptional career opportunities
- A challenging and fun work environment with creative, talented and diverse individuals
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 24 2018
Active Until:
May 24 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit