The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. That’s because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. The Y is community centered. For nearly 120 years, we’ve been listening and responding to the Beacon Falls and Naugatuck communities. The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs. The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Y has local presence and global reach. We are working to make lasting, meaningful change.
Board Expectations: The Y board seeks an experienced leader who has the requisite background and skills to achieve excellence in the following areas:
- Develop a Strong Fiscal Plan and Continue Expanding Operational Performance: Assess the current operation and create plans that will continue to grow membership and programs. Provide effective leadership to position the Y for a strong fiscal performance while expanding services to the community. 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 Y in an effort that brings the all stakeholders together to create and implement a strategic plan that aligns with the mission and vision of the Y. Partner with the board, staff, Y members and the community, to oversee the development and achievement of a plan that drives collective and bold actions to address critical social issues in the community while positioning the organization for sustained success.
- Advocate the Vision of the YMCA/Be the Heart and Soul of the Operation: Proactively interact and communicate with YMCA members, donors, staff, volunteers and the community. Serve as an active ambassador for the mission and vision for the YMCA within the community as a respected leader with the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders developing mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Lead Fundraising Efforts: Serve as the leader in fundraising efforts by working with the board to establish a plan for how the Y will increase grants and annual contributed dollars for operations and providing financial assistance as well as capital dollars for facility maintenance and renovations. Ensure public and private partnerships and resources are developed to support operational and future needs by instilling confidence, credibility, and trust in the Y with community leaders and donors.
- Lead Capital Improvement Efforts: Work with the board to assess, identify and creating a facility plan to continue improving the facilities to ensure it is up to date, member-focused and a safe facility of all. Create both a short-term and long-term plan for improvements and funding.
- 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 exceeding $1M annually.
- Successful fundraising experience in annual and capital campaigns.
- 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.
- YMCA Organizational Leader Certification (Note: Candidates not in possession of this certification have up to three years to obtain via Y-USA).
Salary Range: $92,000-$102,000 (salary commensurate with experience)
Residency Expectation: The new CEO is expected to live within a 60-minute commuting distance from the YMCA.
Benefits: Medical, vision and long-term disability insurance along with vacation and sick time per the Y’s personnel policy. YMCA also contributes 8% retirement contribution per eligibility requirements (www.yretirement.org). Additional benefit details shared with finalists.