Leading the total operation of a YMCA Center, this role encompasses membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations, and collaborations with community agencies. The Executive Director aligns staff and volunteers with the Center and Association's strategy, ensuring effective daily operations and program activities.
Responsibilities
Align the work of staff and volunteers to the Center and Association’s Center for Community Well-Being strategy framework
Establish and implement an annual operating plan, including goals, timelines, and expected results
Effectively operate the facility and all program activities, ensuring smooth running of regular activities and special programs
Establish appropriate management tracking methods to ensure effective performance in all key areas
Identify and correct areas in which the Center is under-performing, organizing task forces as necessary
Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
Develop, maintain, and model collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area
Direct the financial development activities of the Center and achieve fundraising goals
Develop and support a year-round fundraising program including the annual current support campaign, donor acquisition, donor stewardship, special events, planned giving, and capital gifts
Support and engage in a structured major donor cultivation strategy that yields a minimum number of major gifts to support Center annual operating, capital, and endowment needs
Develop and support a long-range capital development plan including needs and sources of funds to guarantee maintaining all facilities in like-new condition
Build the Center endowment by increasing the number of members making an irrevocable gift commitment
Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff
Recruit and hire staff using screening tools and panel interviews for the best possible fit
Ensure all staff members have development plans and that funding for training is allocated and used appropriately
Identify career candidates and work an active plan to support their development and advancement
Develop, manage, and monitor the Center operating budget and ensure budget targets are met or exceeded
Direct Center strategic planning efforts and develop the annual operating plan
Develop and control long and short-term budgets designed to support the achievement of the strategic plan
Provide adequate cash balances and net assets to appropriately fund reserves and maintain fixed assets
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies
Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community
Serve as staff officer to the Center Board of Managers and ensure a satisfying experience for Board members
Lead a Board development effort that builds its capacity to help the Center achieve its strategic goals
Ensure each committee has appropriate staff leadership along with benchmarks and charts of work aligned with the strategic plan
Enable the board to participate in implementation of the strategic plan by providing information to monitor progress toward stated goals
Facilitate the ongoing evaluation of effectiveness and performance of the Board
Foster a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies
Ensure the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment
Direct Center marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community
Serve as a member of Y management and support the overall objectives of the YMCA
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent
Ten or more years of executive management experience in multi-site operations, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
Proven experience securing large-scale capital development donations for multi-year building projects or facility renovations
Proven track record of directly building, monitoring, and scaling operational budgets or revenue portfolios
Proven track record of managing, stewarding, and developing a fundraising portfolio
Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement
Ability to recruit top community leaders
Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of Center budget, marketing and public relations, and program development
Nice to have:
YMCA Multi-Team or Center Leader certification
Important Details
Work environment/minimum physical requirements: You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
About the Company
The LA Y is the Center for Community Well-Being in Los Angeles, committed to building stronger communities by providing equitable programs and services to empower all. They focus on fighting food insecurity, providing equity in education, ensuring children have opportunities for sports, and offering safe places for kids and teens to grow, learn, and live a healthy lifestyle. The LA Y’s health and wellness initiatives provide medical and mental health resources. The LA Y operates 29 Centers and over 200 program sites across LA County.
