Branch Executive Director
About The Position
An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
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.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a member of the Association Leadership Team and supports the overall strategy of Greater Somerset County YMCA.
- Serves as a steward to the development of the branch board and committees.
- Directs the volunteer activities, policy and program of the branch
- Drives all financial development activities including but not limited to all aspects of the branch annual campaign.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA publicly with a clear focus on developing positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develop and directs branch employees and volunteers.
- Develops, manages, and monitors the branch and service area operating budgets and meets or exceeds budget targets.
- Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch and service area.
- Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and service area mission, goals, and strategies
- Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensures the cleanliness and safety of branch facilities in partnership with branch facilities staff to assure high standards of maintenance, safety and cleanliness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
- FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
- Discounted program fees
- Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
- Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
- 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
- Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
- 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy
- 7 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
