The Gateway Region YMCA has an immediate opening for a Cause-Driven leader to provide leadership to the Campus Y at Washington University in St. Louis. The Campus Y is a student-centered organization dedicated to developing ethical leaders of exemplary character by applying the principles of the Gateway Region YMCA in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis. 500 Students or more participate in our programs each year. The Campus Y is committed to creating a rich and vibrant membership experience for our Student Members through participation in world-class programs. The Campus Y welcomes 10% or more of first-year students to campus each fall. We also welcome more than 100 middle school students to the college experience through our two-week college prep program. This is our 108th year, making the Campus Y branch one of the oldest partnerships in our YMCA. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated, cause-driven leader to join an innovative, mission-based association with an exciting vision for the future.
- YUSA Organizational Leader Status preferred
- 3 or more years of management experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
Special skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and writing skills
- Possess a high level of organizational knowledge, experience and proficiency
- Articulate communication skills relating to branch and campus leadership
- Ability to successfully lead, recruit and develop staff and volunteers of all levels
- Possess and demonstrate commitment and passion for mission-centered objectives
- Master conflict resolution skills and crisis management proficiencies
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and change capacity
- Along with a highly competitive pay structure, the Gateway Region YMCA provides exceptional benefits which include the following:
- Affordable quality healthcare (medical, dental, vision options)
- Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance provided at no additional cost
- 12% Employer funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and the ability to add additional earnings from first day of employment
- YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents
- Generous paid time off package
- Exceptional career opportunities
- A challenging and fun work environment with creative, talented and diverse individuals