Branch Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$90,000.00
$105,000.00
How to Apply
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Greater Somerset County YMCA is looking for an accomplished, collaborative leader to join our team. 
Job Description

Greater Somerset County YMCA is looking for an accomplished, collaborative leader to join our team and support a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.  It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day.  We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose.

Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer, the Branch Executive Director is responsible for leading day-to-day operations and programs of our physical Hillsborough YMCA and our pioneering Franklin YMCA , currently operating as a Y beyond walls, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities and equipment, risk management, fiscal management, volunteers, staff development, social responsibility initiatives, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. 

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.

2. Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.

3. Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.

4. Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.

5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

6. Ability to build and sustain trust with staff, volunteers, volunteer boards and community partnerships

7. Proven ability to influence stakeholders

8. Proven ability to collaborate and work toward Strategic Goals

9. Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.

10. Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

11. YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.

12. CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Essential Functions
  • Serves as a member of the Leadership Team and supports the overall objectives of Greater Somerset County YMCA. 
  • Coordinates the development of the Hillsborough YMCA board and committees. Directs the volunteer activities, policy and program of each branch. 
  • Directs all financial development activities. Leads all aspects of the annual campaign for each branch and meets or exceeds goal. Provides staff support for campaign committees.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the Hillsborough and Franklin Branch local communities. Focus on developing positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs branch employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors branch and service area operating budgets and meets or exceeds budget targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations.
  • Directs the strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan for each branch and service area. 
  • Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and service area mission, goals, and strategies 
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community. 
  • Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
  • Ensures the safety and coordinates the cleanliness and maintenance of branch facilities and properties in partnership with association leadership and branch facilities staff to assure high standards of maintenance, safety and cleanliness. 
  • Coordinates all branch and service area communication efforts with Marketing to effectively maintain contact on service delivery items to the community.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. 
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

 Benefits of working full-time at GSC YMCA include:

  • FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
  • FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
  • Discounted program fees
  • Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
  • Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
  • 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
  • Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
  • 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • 7 paid holidays

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.