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The Executive Director is a key member of the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s leadership team. They oversee the development and engagement of staff and volunteers, maintain a quality Y experience and positive culture within their center and play a crucial role in raising financial contributions that support the Y’s mission by managing a substantial donor portfolio. This role is responsible for helping manage critical collaborations with other community-based organizations that align with strategic objective so advance the Y’s mission, and expand our community impact. They are guided by the Vice President of Operations, YMCA of WNC operating priorities, Association Leadership Norms and must operate in a manner consistent with our organizational values.
This role will be housed at the Reuter Family YMCA and will directly lead the Y’s efforts in community development and manage critical partnerships with other community-based organizations.
Nice to Have
Multi-Team Leader
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds
and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community leader
building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Benefits Package
Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance, and dependent life insurance are available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp, and program discounts.
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.