Executive Director (La Central YMCA)

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YMCA of the USA
New York, NY, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community.

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

We will be opening a new state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot YMCA at 430 Westchester Avenue in the South Bronx and are seeking an experienced leader to join our team as the Executive Director of the La Central YMCA. This role will be focused on ensuring the delivery of quality services to tens of thousands of residents each year and fostering community engagement for the young, the old, and everyone in between.

La Central YMCA will offer a range of programs serving youth and teens to older adults, including healthy lifestyles, afterschool programs, civic engagement programming for youth, swimming instructional classes and social, recreational, and health programming for older adults.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Executive Director would be responsible for the overall operation of the Branch including, 100+ employees and a budget of $2.5 million. They would initiate and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, neighborhood leaders and donors. In addition, the Executive Director is expected to collaborate with other community youth organizations to deliver a full range of youth and teen programs.

Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Qualified applicants must have experience working with a Board of Managers, supervising government contracts, managing fund-raising campaigns, developing strong relationships with community leaders, strategic planning, staff leadership/development and have a proven record of successful fiscal management.
  • 5-10 years of successful operational and management experience; at an executive level.
  • Proven track record of successful fund-raising experience.
  • Budget management experience required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40323

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Sep 25 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 25 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit