Searching for a dynamic leader for YMCA Anthony Bowen that will carry on the tradition of innovation and community service that began over 160 years ago. This state of the art facility was designed to promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are searching for a great Executive Director to lead a strong team to bring our vision to this thriving community.
Our YMCA Anthony Bowen branch serves the historic U Street Corridor and Shaw Community. This revitalized branch is a brand new $5M facility that showcases state of the art programs, services and amenities to help meet the needs of the dynamic surrounding communities. In addition to traditional services, this Y features many opportunities for families and individuals to grow, have fun and participate in innovative services such as a demonstration kitchen to explore nutrition and healthy eating, a first generation youth academy and the soon to be opening of a community based Carriage House.
As the Executive Director you will have responsibility for strategic and daily operations of this dynamic facility and its programs. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong ability to run all branch operations, with a focus on building and retaining a strong membership base. Our ideal candidate has proven experience and results in membership growth and retention; all aspects of branch operations; high performing staff management and development; fundraising; strategic planning; board development; budget development; fiscal management; and community outreach that is anchored in our commitment to strengthening the community. Selected responsibilities that reflect the overall position are:
- Assumes overall management for the operations of the branch
- Leads efforts to increase and retain membership base
- Ensures high level of customer service in all departments and programs
- Engages community members in the Y
- Develops and maintains branch facilities that meet the needs of current and potential members and the association’s safety, service, and security objectives
- Effectively speaks on behalf of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
- Ensures high performance and success of annual contributions goals and may participate in major capital initiatives
- Maintains good relations with legislative decision makers and community leaders
- Proven track record of collaborative success both internally and externally
- A Bachelor’s degree in business administration/human services or equivalent experience
- Must have experience growing membership base in similar environment
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience as senior level person in facility with a membership base
- Experience leading operations in excess of $5M, preferably a YMCA
- Demonstrated understanding and support of the YMCA’s mission
- Proven management abilities in branch operations; staff management and development; fundraising; strategic planning; board development; budget development; fiscal management; and community outreach
- Ability to think conceptually, good analytical skills, and assertiveness to manage the scope and diversity of the responsibilities
- Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives
- Experience working effectively within a matrix, mission oriented, and diverse environment
- Effective Communication and Public Speaking skills, including experience presenting to community and government leaders
We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service. In addition, we provide 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; generous paid time off package, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00