Community Executive Director- Middletown YMCA Family Location

YMCA of Delaware

4d•$90,000 - $116,000

About The Position

Founded in 1891, the YMCA of Delaware is the state’s largest non-profit organization committed to strengthening local citizens through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With seven branches statewide, a youth resource center in downtown Wilmington, and an overnight camp and conference center in Worton, Maryland, the Y has developed long-standing relationships and a physical presence in Delaware to deliver lasting personal and social change. The Y of Delaware serves more than 164,000 people and our annual operating budget is $57Million. Delaware Promise: Ensure every child is on a pathway to success Improve individual and community wellness Demand equity for all Support family and economic stability Build bridges to connect our community

Requirements

Must have experience working with Boards, supervising government contracts, demonstrated growth in fundraising campaigns, strategic planning, staff leadership/development and a proven record of successful fiscal management.
Three to five years demonstrated leadership role with proven abilities in branch operations, staff management, board development, membership marketing, financial management, fundraising and community program development.
Ability to think conceptually, good analytical skills, and assertiveness to manage the scope and diversity of the responsibilities, multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual
Bachelor's degree in related field
YMCA leadership experience

Responsibilities

Ultimately accountable for team achieving at high levels to ensure a transformative Y Experience and achieve organizational objectives.
Ensures high-quality programs and excellent customer service.
Models inclusive management behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity – building strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to our mission
Responsible for hiring, coaching, and managing all direct reports and ensuring alignment with association people practices for all positions within their organizational structure.
Ensures branch is achieving targets and producing meaningful qualitative results.
Designs and implements strategy to drive membership and program enrollment and growth while ensuring a high-quality and transformative Y Experience
Ensures implementation of high-quality member engagement strategies and programs to support center and association goals and strategies.
Oversees plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and key results.
Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
Effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact on all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, and community leaders) and develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
Enhances the Y’s reputation in the community by engaging with partners, businesses, school districts, and other non-profit organizations that are invested in strengthening the community.
Oversees the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
Identifies growth opportunities, conducts forecasting monthly, and corrects financial deficiencies on a timely basis.
Leads the development of, and monthly variance reports reviews, with the Community Vice-President, implementing action plans to stay on plan with the annual budget.
Enhances the Y’s reputation in the community by engaging with partners, businesses, school districts, and other non-profit organizations that are invested in strengthening the community (e.g., serving on the local chamber, building relationships with local, city, and county officials, and representatives)
Recruits develops, and maintains a highly effective Advisory Board
Drives successful fund-raising and financial development, working with the Community Vice-President to meet annual objectives.
Leads strong board/volunteer and staff participation.
Serves on task forces, and/or committees as needed.
Other duties as assigned.