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Executive Director

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Oakland, CA, United States
Full-time

The YMCA of the East Bay seeks a leader who has or has built a strong community identity, is collaborative and communicative, transparent and respectful of employees. A knowledgeable, passionate person with fire in their heart about what the Y accomplishes is essential.

The new Executive Director will lead the development and operations of the following program areas: Y-Team school-based health services, community school’s teams, extended learning program for school age sites and summer programs.  Recruits, trains and supports assigned leadership staff. Provides liaison to management and board.

The Executive Director reports to the CEO. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Continue to develop a staff in expanding communication and other skills, recognizing employee strengths and empowering the team.
  • Develop an effective operating plan for all related programs and services. The Executive Director will advocate for programs to serve the community and to advance the agency in building the “brand.”
  • Skillfully continue, increase and develop program performance measurements that monitors and reports a program’s progress and accomplishments, using evaluation analysis to prove the quality and impact of all programs.
  • The Executive Director will connect the Y staff with partnerships that see a community with a vision of impact and hope by establishing positive strategic community relationships in the midst of a pre-existing strong historic partnerships.
  • Implements long-term and situational strategies.  
  • Develops and controls department budgets related to the position. As in a traditional business model, will manage contracts, budgets, fiscal priorities and management of administration
  • Hires, trains, coaches, and supervises lead staff assigned areas. Facilitates communication and provides leadership, modeling relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions within a multi-cultural staff team.
  • Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/
  • boards as assigned.
  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations and on-going training of staff.
  • Provides data and reports as required for assigned programs.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
  • Successful experience with government funding sources (city, county, state and—at times—federal) in the application process, meeting regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Demonstrated successful experience with, diverse populations.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish, maintain and expand collaborations with community organizations.
  • Is approachable, with listening skills, has an open-door policy, demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Is a visionary who thinks more widely than typically, sets high expectations, and can be adaptable.
  • YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

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: 
Feb 10 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit