Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$65,000.00
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FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring Executive Director at the Farmington Family YMCA  
Job Description

Under the guidance of the Vice President of Operations, the Executive Director oversees the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. As a vital part of the branch leadership team, the Executive Director is also accountable for branch financial, membership, and annual campaign goals.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree is required.
  • YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Experience in management and development of staff and volunteers
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
Essential Functions
  • Responsible for directing total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
  • Maintains diverse advisory board that actively support the Y’s goals and strategic plans. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the branch board. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
  • Leads philanthropy initiatives at the branch, including the annual campaign, donor stewardship, and volunteer engagement, to ensure fundraising goals are achieved in alignment with association objectives.
  • Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y and effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders)
  • Develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. 
  • Cultivate a high-performance environment by developing and leading leadership staff, ensuring a positive work culture for all rooted in our core values, open communication, and shared commitment to Association goals.
  • Manages the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed targets. 
  • Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and association goals and strategies. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch and builds a culture of philanthropy.
  • Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
  • Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs that support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
  • Ensures the health and safety of the facilities, grounds, and equipment and ensures the branch maintains Association facility appearance standards.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys 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.