Chief of Staff

YMCA OF YONKERS INC•City of Yonkers, NY

21d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of Staff serves as the primary strategic and programmatic partner to the President & CEO and provides executive oversight of the YMCA of Yonkers’ programs, member services, and community-based initiatives. This executive leadership role oversees a diverse portfolio that includes youth development, afterschool and summer camp programming, teen services, violence prevention initiatives, workforce development, wellness programming, supportive services, and reentry-focused initiatives that collectively advance the YMCA’s mission and strengthen outcomes for youth, families, and communities throughout Yonkers. This is a key executive leadership role responsible for strengthening organizational systems, improving cross-functional collaboration, supporting program leadership, and helping translate strategic priorities into effective organizational execution. Working collaboratively across operations, finance, development, and administrative teams, the Chief of Staff is responsible for ensuring alignment between program operations, organizational priorities, compliance expectations, and community needs while advancing organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability. This position requires a hands-on, strategic, and relationship-driven leader capable of managing complex initiatives, supporting organizational growth, and driving measurable organizational and programmatic outcomes through high-quality programming, strong partnerships, and effective team leadership.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or a related field
7–10+ years of progressive leadership or management experience
Strong experience overseeing programs, teams, and cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience working within nonprofit, community-based, government-funded, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred
Experience working with government contracts, grants, compliance structures, and community-based programs preferred
Familiarity with trauma-informed programming, workforce development, violence prevention, reentry services, behavioral-health-informed models, youth development, or recovery-support initiatives strongly preferred
Experience supporting program implementation, fidelity monitoring, and performance outcomes preferred
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and community partnerships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships across departments, stakeholders, and community partners
Experience supervising staff and managing cross-functional initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and organizational management systems preferred

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the President & CEO
Support implementation of organizational priorities and executive initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional projects and agency-wide initiatives
Assist in organizational planning, change management, and implementation efforts
Prepare executive reports, presentations, organizational updates, and leadership materials
Ensure accountability and follow-through across departments and leadership teams
Provide executive oversight for YMCA of Yonkers programs and direct service initiatives
Supervise program directors, managers, and senior program leadership across multiple departments
Oversee youth development, afterschool, summer camp, teen services, violence prevention, workforce development, wellness, supportive services, and reentry-focused programming
Monitor program performance, staffing structures, participant engagement, and service-delivery quality
Ensure programs operate in alignment with organizational priorities, funder requirements, and community needs
Lead development of new initiatives, partnerships, and organizational growth strategies
Promote collaboration, accountability, and operational consistency across departments
Lead implementation and oversight of the YMCA’s Reentry Hub initiative
Serve as the Site Administrator for the YMCA’s SNUG program in alignment with DCJS standards and requirements
Coordinate with government agencies, funders, and community stakeholders to support compliance, reporting, and program effectiveness
Support implementation of evidence-based and trauma-informed programming models across violence prevention, recovery-support, and reentry initiatives
Partner with organizational leadership to support coordinated execution across departments and initiatives
Strengthen communication, accountability, and operational efficiency across teams
Support fundraising initiatives, external partnerships, and organizational growth efforts
Coordinate agency-wide projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
Oversee government-funded and grant-supported initiatives
Ensure timely completion of program reports, deliverables, and operational documentation
Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements
Track organizational metrics, performance indicators, and program outcomes
Support continuous quality improvement and data-informed decision-making efforts
Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
Support leadership development, staff coaching, and organizational communication
Assist in reinforcing organizational policies, expectations, and performance standards
Help cultivate a positive and mission-driven workplace culture
Support preparation for Board of Directors meetings, executive committee meetings, and strategic planning sessions
Assist with organizational communications, stakeholder engagement, and external partnerships
Represent the CEO in meetings and collaborative initiatives as assigned
Support relationship management with government agencies, community organizations, consultants, and funders