Job Title: Executive Director

　　Reports To: Vice President, Operations

　　Work Location: North Area Family YMCA, Liverpool, NY

　　FLSA: Full Time Exempt

　　Work Schedule: Varies due to needs

　　Salary Range: $77,000 - $85,000/year

　　A Career with a Cause:

　　We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

　　Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

　　We are for ALL.

　　Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-statement)

　　Position Summary:

　　This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Executive Director at the YMCA of Central New York stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Executive Director oversees the operations of the branch and gives leadership to the development and direction of the branch’s Board, annual campaigns, facilities, program operations, fiscal management, volunteer and staff, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders; all of which support the Strategic Plan. The Executive Director provides vision and direct leadership and assures an environment of trust and respect for all in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

　　Salary and Benefits:

　　Salary Range: $77,000 - $85,000 Annually, Full-time Exempt

　　YMCA Family Membership

　　YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution: 12% (Y-10%; employee-2%)

　　Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium)

　　Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and Six Paid Holidays

　　Essential Functions:

　　Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

　　Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.

　　Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty.

　　Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.

　　Develops and implements strategies for membership development, growth and retention.

　　Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between volunteers, members, program participants, staff, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.

　　Strategic development of the board of advisors and other YMCA champions to ensure responsiveness to community needs and commensurate financial support (annual and capital).

　　Coordinates the development of the branches’ board and committees. Directs the volunteer activities of the branches. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of the branches including board development.

　　Achievement of fundraising goals for the Annual Campaign.

　　Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.

　　Leadership and direction to directors in regards to program, equipment, and facilities operations.

　　Effectively operates the facilities and all program activities. Manages the facilities on a daily basis, ensuring that regular activities run smoothly and that special programs/events run smoothly.

　　Lead, support, supervise, and build the staff team in accordance with the strategic and operating plan.

　　Build and manage the staff teams of each branch to ensure the branch meets all of its performance goals and ensure that the YMCA has an outstanding and effective staff.

　　Continued growth in Strategic Plan goal benchmarks.

　　Develops, manages, and monitors the branches’ operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.

　　Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branches.

　　Ensures the safety, risk management, and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.

　　Directs branches’ marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.

　　Assume Association Responsibilities on a Project Basis. As required, actively participate as a leader or member of Association Quality teams as assigned by supervisor.

　　Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.

　　Participate in activities, trainings, workshops, conferences, etc., that will enhance personal and professional growth.

　　Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.

　　Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.

　　Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.

　　Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.

　　Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.

　　Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

　　YMCA Leadership Competencies:

　　Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit

　　Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work

　　Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

　　Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause

　　Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model

　　Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

　　Experience, Education and Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree.

　　A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience.

　　Successful community leadership experience, especially in convening local stakeholders and responding to specified community needs. Must have demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong community relationships.

　　Must have proven skills in written and oral communication, grant writing experience preferred.

　　Significant experience in fundraising

　　Board/staff development experience (fundraising, advocacy).

　　Proven budget responsibility of at least $1 million.

　　YMCA Multi-Team Leader Certification, YMCA Organizational Leader preferred.

　　Successful staff supervision experience, including of exempt staff.

　　Must have high level of computer competency, including Microsoft Office.

　　Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects with minimal direction.

　　Possesses and demonstrates excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team building, and critical thinking skills.

　　Demonstrates leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner.

　　Proven effective communication skills to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members and staff.

　　Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate, document, train, and instruct employees on the benefits of the YMCA.

　　Ability to solve problems by taking a leadership role in handling a variety of situations, problems, issues and/or complaints from employees.

　　Knowledge of nonprofit and/or YMCA operations

　　Possesses a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.

　　Able to work a flexible work schedule.

　　Trainings & Certifications:

　　Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.

　　Must have current CPR and First Aid within the first 30 days of employment.

　　Must complete YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader Certification within the first 2 years of employment.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position requires sitting for extended periods of time and repetitive data entry.

　　Work Environment:

　　This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.