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Associate Executive Director

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Norwell, MA, USA
Full-time

This position supports the Branch Executive in all facets of branch operations with a primary focus on fiscal management, program development, membership development, and staff development. The incumbent must embrace the Branch/Association Resources matrix management system and demonstrate collaborative behavior between the Branch and Association Resources.  Also responsible for articulating the Y’s mission, values, vision, and goals to the branch staff, board members, members, and community.

Areas of Responsibility: 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

  • Ensures that branch programs and events meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Works with Program Directors to establish new program activities and program expansion within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans ensuring financial and operational efficiency.

STAFF ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

  •  Recruit, select, employ, evaluate and direct a strong, capable team of staff to deliver innovative high quality/volume programs and member services.

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

  •  Builds relationships with and among members, responds to inquiries and solves problems.  Creates a safe and supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new members, and connects members to the YMCA’s mission.  

BUDGET & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  •  Works with Program Directors to plan and manage department budgets as approved in a fiscally responsible manner.   

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

  •  Works with appropriate branch staff to provide program facilities for members that are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive. 

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

  •  Oversees the development and support of program and event volunteers.  Will provide leadership to a Cause Advisory Board as assigned by Branch Executive.  

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

  •  Assists in YMCA fund raising activities/events at the Branch and Association level.  

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT

  •  Engages and builds collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Educational Background: 
Minimum Bachelor's degree with from 4-year college or university in recreation management, physical education, or related field preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 to 7 years of operational experience preferably with a YMCA
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix management system.
  • The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and other agencies.
  • Effective coaching and teaching skills

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: 
Apr 19 2019
Active Until: 
May 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit