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Executive Director of Youth Achievement

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Omaha, NE, United States
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Executive Director of Youth Achievement will change the lives of families across the Omaha metro area by leading our community outreach programs and developing our team.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Leads youth achievement programs, which may include before-and-after school sites, Reach & Rise mentoring, STEM, Power Scholars and others to achieve the YMCA's mission.
  • Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to ensure high quality programming and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Expands program within the community by fostering current and developing new relationships.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and supervises staff and volunteers as needed.
  • Develops and controls budgets related to the position.
  • Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and grant requirements as they relate to program areas. Maintains proper records/department files.
  • Ensures assigned program facilities and equipment are maintained to support healthy living.
  • Leads Youth Achievement Branch Advisory Board and fund raising activities.
  • Coordinates special events for parents, children and families.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Compiles program statistics; evaluates and modifies quality and enrollment, as needed.
  • Serves as a member of YMCA leadership team and supports overall objectives of the YMCA.
  • Participates in on-going training and development as needed.
  • Actively participates in branch, department and association staff meetings and/or trainings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelors required, education degree and M.S. in education preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Qualified to meet the Director requirements set forth by NE and IA state regulations.
  • At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in the YMCA or education.
  • Proven track record of successfully directing programs through supervision of staff and volunteers; facility operations; development and management of budgets; marketing and public relations campaigns; program development; and fundraising.
  • Demonstrated history of fostering collaborations with community organizations.
  • Complete within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention Training; CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA)
  • Complete and maintain YMCA program-specific training &/or certifications.
  • Reliable transportation to travel between branches/sites on a daily basis required.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary $48,000.00 - $52,000.00

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: 
Aug 4 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 4 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit