Associate Executive Director

We are a diverse community joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility.

With more than 60,000 members across Chester County, our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of the communities we serve. In addition, our volunteers, staff, members and donors are all united by a deep commitment to continually strengthen Chester County.

Job Title: Associate Executive Director

Branch: West Chester

Pay Class: Full Time/Exempt

Shifts Available: Varies

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Position Purpose: The Associate Executive Director drives branch operations in support of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine Strategic Plan. Oversees assigned areas of a YMCA branch, which may include membership, marketing, programs, and/or facilities. Responsible for volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. Provides leadership to committee(s) and advisory board(s) and annual campaign participation.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes with the branch leadership team long range plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives.

• Ensure all required staff certifications and qualifications meet YGBW standards and are recorded in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Ensure all areas of responsibility of the branch business plan are executed upon.

• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.

• Monitor monthly financial reports in areas of responsibility to ensure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled.

• Provides staff support for assigned committees. Provides staff leadership for annual support campaign.

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

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

• Develops, manages, and monitors assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations.

• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association mission, goals, and strategies.

• May ensure the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to assure high standards of maintenance, safety, cleanliness and to assure that the requirements of regulatory codes are fully met.

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

• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required

• At least seven years of program management experience preferably at a YMCA.

• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency

• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising

• Preferred knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations required

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations

• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred

• Must be fluent in spoken and written English

• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person's life every day

• Fun, fast-paced work environment

• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the retirement savings plan (after 2 years of service and must be at least 21 years of age)

• Opportunities for training and advancement

• Flexible hours, paid time off and holidays

• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Referral bonuses

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.

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