Associate Executive Director - El Camino
About The Position
The Associate Executive Director supervises the branch’s daily operations and provides organizational leadership to support the successful achievement of association and branch strategic goals. The role focuses on intentional programming and high member engagement, while facilitating staff development and supporting the annual campaign. The position also participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, and community relations and events. The Associate Executive Director recruits, hires, and coaches Healthy Living staff, Program Directors, and other indirect staff; develops staff retention strategies; and leads departmental staff training and development. The position supports program quality and innovation, member engagement and retention, branch budgeting, policy development, community communications, and reporting to staff, committees, and the Branch Board.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of leadership experience.
- Strong organization, planning, and follow-through skills, including the ability to manage projects and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence change.
- Experience facilitating meetings and presenting to a group.
- Solid skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Judgment and reasoning ability to analyze and solve complex problems while satisfying compliance, policy, service, and efficiency requirements.
- Ability to make sound independent decisions based on applicable laws, policies and procedures, and risk management.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative on projects.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with data.
- Functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the role, including up-to-date technology knowledge and skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, and coach Healthy Living staff, Program Directors, and other indirect staff.
- Develop staff retention strategies through coaching and leadership opportunities, and provide training and staff development for new and current personnel.
- Lead member involvement and relationship-building strategies to increase participation, enrollment, and volunteerism.
- Provide and grow high-quality, innovative programming that meets member and community needs and attracts donors.
- Assist with the annual campaign, including programming, administrative tasks, and volunteer recruitment.
- Assist Program Directors and Coordinators with developing and controlling branch budgets, maintain budget goals, and recommend adjustments to meet or exceed targets.
- Participate in committees that develop and implement policy concerning programs, property, marketing, and member service.
- Interpret and communicate branch objectives and programs to the community.
- Develop, maintain, and prepare reports for staff, committees, and the Branch Board.
- Coordinate member engagement and retention strategies across departments.
- Provide volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition, and cultivate relationships that support fundraising.
- Champion inclusion initiatives, build relationships and small communities, communicate empathetically, and support staff through feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
- Develop plans, manage best practices through team engagement, create and manage budgets, and hold staff accountable for quality results and progress.
- Facilitate change, model adaptability, and use appropriate methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
