Senior Vice President of Youth & Government

Strategic Operations & Program Development:

• Strategically lead the YMCA's Youth & Government Program; including reviewing/developing a strategic vision for Youth & Government, ensuring alignment with the Association’s mission and strategic goals.
• Oversee curriculum development and program innovation to enhance civic engagement, leadership skill development and real-world learning experiences for youth participants.
• Effectively communicate program details to necessary departments, oversee quality control and alignment with youth development goals, and lead initiatives to create nurturing, particpant-centered environments with volunteers and staff involvement.
• Oversee the distribution of ongoing program member evaluations and surveys to ensure that high levels of quality in programs are maintained at all times; ensure outcomes align with the community's needs and the Y's strategic plan.
• Build strong relationships with schools and the community, evaluate program quality and needs, and collaborate with school administrations, districts, board members, and community organizations to advance the Y's mission and maximize Youth & Government’s impact on youth development.
• Ensure program integrity, growth, and relevance by staying informed of youth development trends, legislative processes and best practices in civic engagement.
• Develop and execute strategies to ensure engagement and program access that supports the Association’s commitment to inclusive programming, equity, and diversity.
• Maintain a commitment to safety through regularly scheduled and documented on-site safety inspections at events and programming. Ensure that standards for safety and risk management are met.
• Partner with the Risk Management Team to ensure safe delivery of programming at event sites.
• Review high-level incident reports, evaluate, and take appropriate action. Maintain a commitment to safety through regularly scheduled and documented on-site safety inspections and event safety planning guides.
• Establish procedures, quality assurance measurements and practices, in alignment with Association policies and procedures, to ensure program excellence and operational efficiency.

Staff Leadership:

• Work with the Cal Y team to ensure they have regular oversight statewide programs and complete evaluations on the program, staff and volunteer staff. Review evaluation and ensure that plans of correction of developed, if needed.
• Develop and support a strategy around staff recruitment and hiring. Provide direct supervision to department staff and volunteers, assuring that all staff and volunteers are qualified, certified, and meeting minimum performance standards for their position.
• Work with your team to ensure that monthly department cluster meetings and staff training are planned and executed. Design, co-create, or partner with a third party to facilitate professional development opportunities, and execute ongoing training for staff through various meetings, courses, workshops, and regional events, including youth development summits and conferences.
• Work with your team to ensure that volunteer staff trainings are planned and executed. Design, cocreate, or partner with a third party to facilitate professional development opportunities, and execute ongoing training for volunteers through various meetings, courses, workshops, and regional events, including youth development summits and conferences.
• Lead and mentor the Executive Director and other leadership staff, ensuring strong leadership and execution of programming.
• Build and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Work with and communicate with a wide range of internal constituents including Board Members, Executive Leadership, senior management, program staff, finance staff, and volunteers.
• Ensure current records are maintained for all staff that require certifications and keep copies on file. Ensure that all job descriptions and performance standards are accurate, current, and on file for all employees

Community Engagement:

• Create opportunities (events, initiatives, activities) for the Y&G community to engage with and at the Y and further the Y's Center for Community Well-Being strategy framework.
• Identify program volunteer positions and assist with identifying, recruiting, and tracking program volunteers.
• Support youth development events and initiatives as a contributing member of the team, such as the Y’s Girls Empowerment Day, Young Men’s Empowerment Day, and other large-scale events.
• Explore, develop, and strategize other ways for the organization to engage youth in civic engagement programs.
• Cultivate strong relationships with government agencies, policymakers, educators, and community leaders to advance the program’s impact and provide innovative engagement opportunities for program participants.
• Serve as the primary leadership for Youth & Government, advocating for youth civic engagement, leadership development, and equitable access to the program.

Fiscal Management:

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets for all programs, achieve financial goals, complete monthly forecasting, and monitor budgets with variance analysis and expense control.
• Work closely with the Y's finance team to ensure that 3rd party funding is managed appropriately. Prepare and submit reports and documentation as required.
• Oversee department spending and obtain authorizations accordingly.
• Develop and support year-round fundraising programs, including donor relations, grant opportunities, and special event sponsorships.
• Maintain good rapport with current and future funders, including updates throughout the year, program tours, etc.

Administrative:

• Commit to promoting and supporting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• 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, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in
  all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership Competencies and personal growth.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.