Extension Director

YMCA of Central Texas•College Station, TX

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking an Extension Director – Brazos Valley (Bryan/College Station). The YMCA of Central Texas is one of the fastest growing YMCAs in the country and is poised to add additional branches in the next 2-5 years. We are currently serving local communities with 7+ branch locations and are seeking an opportunity to serve in an expanded 7,200 square miles territory in the Central Texas area. The Brazos Valley Extension Director will work closely with the other area regional Operations Directors and will ensure continued Association growth in their area of responsibility. Initially, this position will directly provide hands-on leadership to an established Founder Group in the Bryan/College Station area. The main area of focus includes the program development and execution of an annual campaign, and continued partnership efforts in the area. In the summer of 2026, we successfully launched a 10-week summer camp in Bryan, serving over 600 families. The Brazos Valley Extension Director will represent and promote the YMCA as a leader in our community and must be able to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with local organizations, businesses, and government entities. This position will be required to ensure quality programming, while assisting the Vice President of Operations – East and local volunteers to develop and successfully open new service area branches.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, or business or equivalent education and experience. Additional years of related experience may replace the college degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Five or more years of management and operations experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
Proven ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
Experience in fund-raising, including: annual and capital campaigns, grant writing, planned giving, and the development of other creative revenue streams.
Hands-on experience and willingness to work hands-on when and where needed.
Experience in developing new programs and in reviewing and enhancing existing programs.
Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; proven ability to recruit top community leaders.
Proven 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.
Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
CPR and first aid certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership to an established Founder Group in the Bryan/College Station area.
Focus on program development and execution of an annual campaign.
Engage in continued partnership efforts in the area.
Represent and promote the YMCA as a leader in the community.
Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with local organizations, businesses, and government entities.
Ensure quality programming.
Assist the Vice President of Operations – East and local volunteers to develop and successfully open new service area branches.
Implement effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels.
Secure resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Develop strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community.
Build and nurture strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y.
Serve as a community leader, building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s cause, mission, and goals.
Communicate for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals.
Provide tools and resources for the development of others.
Integrate multiple thinking processes to make decisions.
Involve members and community in the development of programs and activities.
Ensure execution of plans.
Institute sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controls.
Assign clear accountability and ensure continuous improvement.
Foster a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches.
Create a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change.
Anticipate challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning.
Apply functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform well; use best practices and demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.