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Community Engagement Director

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Richmond, VA, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is currently seeking a highly motivated professional to lead community engagementat the Chester FamilyY.

The Director will work closely with the Executive Director to build relationships and programs in the community. Specific responsibilities include leading programming in the Greenleigh and Broadwater developments; serving as branch volunteer champion; and coordination of branch outreach programs, including Bright Beginnings.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is open to all, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our members and employees. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees embody our brand behaviors of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

Educational Background: 
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must have two years of experience in community engagement
  • Strong programming and previous supervisory experience are highly desirable
  • Candidates must possess strong organizational abilities and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities and interpersonal skills are required
  • Strong computer skills are required, with previous budgeting experience desired
  • In order to best serve the needs of Y members, applicants must be able to work a varied schedule with some evening and weekend work
  • Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $36,000.00

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: 
Jul 14 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit