YMCAs Executive Director

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YMCA of the USA
Rock Hill, SC, USA
Full-time

The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Alliance Executive Director position will be a full-time position and will advance and manage the South Carolina Alliance of YMCAs around four areas:

  • Advocacy/Public Policy and Government Relations
  • Peer Network Development and YPN
  • Training through YUSA Partner Y System
  • Alliance Program Initiatives as identified by Alliance Board of Directors
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Under direction of Alliance Leadership Consultant, Provide staff support to the Public Policy Committee in the development of the Alliance’s public policy.
  • Coordinate effective connections to key department leaders of State Government. (i.e. Department of Public Health - DHEC, Department of Human Resources, Department of Revenue, etc.)
  • Partnering with the Alliance lobbyist, monitor legislation in a preventative fashion and advise Alliance Leadership Consultant of potential challenges and opportunities.
  • With support of the Alliance Leadership Consultant, provide leadership to Alliance governmental relations in accordance with Alliance goals and directives.
  • Lead in the development and leadership support of Alliance Y Peer Networks. (i.e. Aquatics, After School, Day Camp, Membership, Health and Wellness, Resident Camp, Sports, etc.)
  • Coordinate all YPN activities and act as a conduit between YPN, the Alliances, Program and Membership Networks, Training Partner Ys and local Ys to promote trainings, programs and events available to all levels of Y staff.
  • Develop and coordinate Statewide Alliance Program and Partnership initiatives that support the Alliance’s strategic plans.
  • With guidance from the Alliance Leadership Consultant, assist in planning and facilitating Alliance meetings. Develop meeting plans, prepare materials and communicate effectively with all Alliance members to promote high meeting attendance.
  • Support Alliance task forces, committees or work groups to accomplish goals.
  • Share in assigned responsibilities for development and management of budget, including development and monitoring of Alliance Program Grants.
  • Represent the YMCA in the community in a manner which enhances the mission of the YMCA.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in political science/human service, communications or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit management.
  • Professional, well organized, and detail oriented.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work on various duties and issues, perform multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work professionally and effectively with the Alliance members, lobbyists, CEOs, Y-USA staff and legislative and policy leaders.
  • Y Organizational Leader certification is preferred. Must be attained within 3 years of hire.
  • Commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40765

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: 
Nov 16 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 16 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit