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Looking to to help grow the Y's mission? We are seeking our Vice President of Christian Mission and Inclusion in Charlotte!
Job Description
Under the direction of the CPCO and in line with the YMCA's Christian mission, the VP, Christian Mission & Inclusion will collaborate with senior leadership, center and camp leaders, committees, resource groups, and partners to create, plan, and implement faith-based, equitable, inclusive, and outreach initiatives. The VP will develop and implement a strategy to integrate equity and inclusion into all YMCA functions, provide strategy, guidance, support, resources, and tools to Y centers and camps, and promote the YMCA Christian mission throughout the greater Charlotte area.
Culture Statement:
The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core values. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose of serving as a catalyst to transform lives and communities through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are respectful – we treat each other and those we serve as we hope to be treated ourselves. We are caring – we show a sincere concern for others and their well-being. We are honest – we are truthful in what we say and what we do, and we do not make promises we do not intend to keep. We are responsible – we are good stewards of our resources, strive for excellence and our actions are accountable to those we serve. We are innovative – we harness creativity, are solution minded and forward thinking. We lead with faith.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 5 years experience working with volunteers and/or groups of people
- Minimum of 10 years leadership experience as a spiritual leader
- Minimum of 8 years' experience leading teams in the diversity, equity, & inclusion space
- An ecumenical understanding of Christian faith
- Possess good listening skills
- Understanding of multi-unit operations
- Experience handling diverse responsibilities resourcefully and multi-task effectively
- Strong skill set to influence others without authority
- Independent, self-directed, proactive, team player
- Excellent verbal, written, relationship, and presentation skills
All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Preferreed Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field
- Master's degree
- Bilingual
*Salary commensurate with experience
Essential Functions
• Develop and implement strategies to provide Christ-like care for team members, volunteers, donors, members, and the community.
• Create and execute comprehensive Christian mission and inclusion strategies to transform organizational systems and achieve goals.
• Ensure YMCA facilities, programs, and membership reflect core values and foster a sense of belonging.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to volunteer and center committees.
• Oversee major events, including the Christian Leadership Conference and Community Prayer Breakfast.
• Develop chaplaincy programs at each center in collaboration with partners.
• Convene and lead conversations to build empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
• Support and standardize Christian mission and inclusion efforts, and church partnerships.
• Build and cultivate strategic community and faith-based partnerships to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provide strategic direction to Diversity, Inclusion and Global initiatives.
• Create and align new Christian mission and inclusion initiatives with existing ones, using outside expertise as needed.
• Manage departmental budget.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
To learn more about our Y-USA Leadership Competencies, please click here.