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Te ED stewards the Y's cause, promoting and protecting the brand as an inclusive organization within the community.
Job Description
Position Summary:
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Executive Director at the Southcoast 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 operations of the branch and gives leadership to the development and direction of the branche's Board, annual campaigns, facilities, program operations, fiscal management, volunteer and staff, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders; all of which support the organizational strategy.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Qualifications
Experience, Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Successful community leadership experience, especially in convening local stakeholders and responding to specified community needs. Must have demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong community relationships.
• Must have proven skills in written and oral communication, grant writing experience preferred.
• Significant experience in fundraising
• Board/staff development experience (fundraising, advocacy).
• Proven budget responsibility of at least $1 million.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader Certification, YMCA Organizational Leader preferred.
• Successful staff supervision experience, including of exempt staff.
• Must have high level of computer competency, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects with minimal direction.
• Possess and demonstrates excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team building, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate, document, train, and instruct employees on the benefits of the YMCA.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
• Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between volunteers, members, program participants, staff, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic development of the Branche's Board to ensure responsiveness to community needs and financial support (annual and capital). Directs the volunteer activities of the branches and develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of the branch.
• Achieves fundraising goals for the Annual Campaign of the branch.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and direction in program and facilities management to the branch directors.
• Coordinates branches' strategic planning efforts by developing the annual operation plan that ensures continued growth in Strategic Plan goal benchmarks.
• Leads, supports, supervises, and develops staff in support of the strategic plan.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branches' operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
• Actively participates as a leader or member of Association Quality teams and Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, guidelines, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, those for the prevention of child abuse, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department, and supports other staff to do the same.
• Manages all events such as weddings, conferences, special events and catering needs.
• Pursues training opportunities that support the work of the YMCA and enhances personal and professional growth.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and training.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
YMCA 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
• Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization
• Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
Required Certifications
Training & Certifications:
• Must complete online New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, and Employee Safety trainings prior to start of position.
• Must hold and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications prior to initial assignment to position.
• Must complete Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must complete YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader Certification within the first 2 years of employment.
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