Branch Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$75,553.00
$94,442.00
How to Apply
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Join us at the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina as Branch Executive Director of the Midtown YMCA in Wilmington, NC!
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Branch Executive Director at the Midtown YMCA stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. 

The Executive Director oversees the operation of the Y and participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. This location is in the final phase of a capital campaign and undergoing full renovation which will expand our entire campus adding an aquatics center, wellness center, youth play spaces and outdoor gymnasium. Come join our team!

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
  • YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Two or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
  • Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
  • 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 other individuals and community organizations.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
Essential Functions
  1. Maintains a diverse advisory committee of the Board of Directors that actively support the Y’s goals and strategic plans.
  2. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the branch board. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between Corporate Board, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
  3. Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
  4. 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.
  5. Manages the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
  6. Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and association goals and strategies.
  7. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in alignment with the YMCA’s mission, strategic plan, objectives and serves on the senior leadership team.
  8. Directs the financial development activities of the branch, including the YMCA’s Annual Campaign and any capital campaigns related to that branch.
  9. Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
  10. Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
  11. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
  12. Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  13. Oversees any construction, renovation, or facility improvement projects on facility property.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

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.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work.

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

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.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.