Avery Branch Executive Director
About The Position
The Branch Executive Director at the Greater Joliet Area YMCA stewards the YMCA’s cause and promotes and protects its brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The position oversees the operation of the C.W. Avery YMCA branch, including membership, aquatics, sports, fitness, youth and family programs, kid zone programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations, and collaboration with community stakeholders. The role leads branch strategy and operations, develops community partnerships, directs fundraising and marketing, oversees staff and volunteers, and manages the branch budget. The Executive Director is also a member of the YMCA management/operations team and supports the organization’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, business, or equivalent.
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, staff supervision, branch budget development and monitoring, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Experience managing and developing volunteer involvement, with the 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 others.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- Functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform the role, including up-to-date technology knowledge and skills.
- CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- Develop, maintain, and model collaborative relationships with community agencies in the service delivery area.
- Direct branch financial development, including annual campaigns, capital campaigns, endowment and planned giving, and special event support.
- Oversee the hiring, training, development, and supervision of staff.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the branch operating budget and meet or exceed budget targets.
- Direct branch strategic planning and develop the annual operating plan.
- Develop and direct relationship-based member engagement strategies.
- Model relationship-building skills in interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Foster innovation and develop member-focused programs that support the YMCA’s mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensure the safety and quality of programs, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Direct branch marketing and communications to effectively communicate the YMCA’s benefit to the community.
- Manage and support the branch advisory council and its volunteers.
- Facilitate and attend monthly branch council meetings.
- Serve on the YMCA management/operations team, attend required meetings, and support the YMCA’s overall objectives.
- Develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels and secure resources for philanthropic endeavors.
- Build strategic community relationships and collaborations that advance YMCA mission and goals.
- Ensure plans are executed, accountability is clear, and continuous improvement is supported.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Defined contribution retirement plan with 12 percent of salary contributed by the association when eligibility requirements are met.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Free programming.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
