Associate Executive Director

Lansing YMCA; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA in Boardman, Ohio seeks an accomplished operations leader to oversee branch departments by implementing priorities set by the Executive Director. You will guide Maintenance and Program Directors, ensure strong member experiences, fiscal results, safety and organizational effectiveness, and serve as Acting Executive Director in the ED's absence.

The role demands a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of multi-department leadership in a complex nonprofit, with a proven track record in staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of Leadership experience managing multi-department operations.
• Proven success leading day-to-day operations and program growth.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and performance outcomes.
• Ability to develop department directors and build collaborative teams.
• Experience implementing strategic initiatives balancing operational priorities.
• Ability to align department performance with branch priorities.
• Strong fiscal management and operational planning skills.
• Ability to coach and develop leaders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, partners.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for assigned departments and branch priorities.
• Oversee branch operations through Maintenance and Program Directors.
• Ensure exceptional member experiences and safety.
• Develop staff and build collaborative teams across departments.
• Lead budgeting and financial performance in alignment with objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Budget management

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Change management

Accountability

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Recreation, Education, Sports Management, Nonprofit Leadership, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Financial software

AI technologies

Job description

Provides operational leadership for assigned departments by implementing branch priorities established by the Executive Director. Oversees branch operations through the leadership of Maintenance and Program Directors and is accountable for operational performance, member experience, staff development, safety, financial results, and organizational effectiveness. Serves as Acting Executive Director in the Executive Director's absence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Recreation, Education, Sports Management, Nonprofit Leadership, or related field required.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing multi-department operations within a complex service organization or nonprofit.
• Demonstrated success leading day-to-day operations, staff development, and program growth.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, operations, and performance outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others by developing department directors and building collaborative teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic initiatives while balancing operational excellence and organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership for multiple departments while aligning performance with branch and Association priorities.
• Strong fiscal management, operational planning, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold department leaders accountable.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with employees, volunteers, donors, community partners, and organizational stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills with the ability to use performance metrics to inform operational decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, financial software, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve communication, analysis, operational effectiveness, and decision-making.
• High level of integrity, judgment, professionalism, and accountability.