YMCA Youth & Family Services - Associate Executive Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Bethesda, MD

23h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At the Y, Social Services Means Community in Action. The YMCA is more than a nonprofit—we strengthen communities. The YMCA Youth & Family Services, the social services branch is seeking a Associate Executive Director to lead operations, people, and programs in alignment with our mission and community impact goals. This role is for a leader who turns strategy into action, builds high-performing teams, and delivers measurable results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of senior or executive leadership experience
Proven experience overseeing budget and grant management
Strong leadership in programs, teams, and financial performance
Ability to connect operations with long-term strategic impact
Effective relationship builder across diverse stakeholders
Adaptable, mission-driven mindset

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of Youth & Family Services operations, ensuring programs, services, and business functions align with organizational priorities and achieve measurable outcomes.
Lead the monthly reconciliation of YMCA contract invoices, accounts receivable, and related financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, timely billing, and effective revenue management.
Develop and support department leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth grounded in Y values.
Lead the development, growth, and continuous improvement of youth-focused programming, including enrichment, teen initiatives, and family engagement services.
Ensure programs are safe, high-quality, and outcome-driven, with a clear focus on community impact.
Assist with funding sources, and key metrics, using data to improve performance and respond to evolving needs.
Cultivate partnerships with families, volunteers, community stakeholders, and other YMCA branch staff.