Director, Information Technology - Treasure Valley Family YMCA Association

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer-funded retirement plan

Health insurance (75% employer-paid)

Dental insurance (50% employer-paid)

YMCA facility access for employee and

24 days paid time off

Job summary

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Boise, ID is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead the association's technology strategy, infrastructure, and operations, ensuring security and availability of information assets. The role also serves as the Security Officer for the organization.

Responsibilities include developing IT strategy, managing budgets and vendors, overseeing infrastructure, and leading a high-performing IT team while communicating with stakeholders across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business or other with significant technology experience.
• 10+ years of related work experience with a minimum of 5 years in technology leadership.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software, data management, and platforms.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate IT needs into business solutions.
• Proven project management skills and budget management of IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy: Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Information Security and Compliance: Oversee security programs and compliance standards.
• Information Technology: Manage infrastructure, networks, servers, software, and vendor relations.
• Policy: Lead IT policy development and data privacy measures.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing IT team.
• Communications: Present IT plans to stakeholders and collaborate across departments.
• Assessment: Monitor security controls and conduct simulated attacks when needed.
• Incident Response: Act as primary control point during security incidents and report as required.

Skills

IT leadership

Information security

Budget management

Vendor management

Team development

Strategic IT planning

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Incident response

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Related field preferred

Tools

Firewalls

Anti-virus software

Job description

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Boise, ID is currently seeking a Director of Information Technology to join our Association. This position is responsible building and maintaining the technology strategy, infrastructure, and operations of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA to ensure integrity, availability, and security of the organization’s information assets.This role will additionally serve as the Treasure Valley Family YMCA Security Officer.

The Y is committed to strengthening communities. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to have the Y experience. We strengthen the foundations of community by developing successful youth, engaging people in healthy living, and instilling a commitment to social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy: Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives. Develops and manages the technology budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions while optimizing technology investments.
• Information Security and Compliance: Oversee the information security programs of the organization to ensure the organization’s data and technology assets are protected. Ensure the security of information meets business objectives and compliance standards.
• Information Technology: Oversee the technology infrastructure of the organization, including networks, servers, software, equipment, and business technology. Ensures the reliability and scalability of systems to meet current and future organizational needs. Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Policy: Leads the development and implementation of effective and reasonable IT policies and practices, and secure protected and sensitive data and ensure information security and data privacy.
• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and customer service-oriented IT team. Manage team priorities in accordance with operational needs and strategic business plan and foster a collaborative and innovative IT culture.
• Communications: Communicate IT strategies and information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization and collaborate with other departments to achieve business goals. Serves as the point of contact for all information technology security communications and concerns.
• Assessment: Monitors and assesses the Y’s security measures, such as firewalls, anti-virus software, and passwords, to identify any weak points that might make information systems vulnerable to attack. Arranges for and supervises simulated attacks to test the efficiency of security measures.
• Incident Response: Keeps abreast of security incidents and acts as primary control point during significant information security incidents. Convenes a Critical Response Team (CRT) as needed, or requested, in addressing and investigating security incidents that arise. Communicates with CEO, CFO and others as necessary regarding security incidents and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, information systems, business or other with significant technology experience.
• 10+ years of related work experience with a minimum of 5 years in technology leadership role with proven track‑record of success managing IT team and information security.
• A strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software, business technology, data management, and various technologies and platforms.
• A strong understanding of business principles and the ability to translate IT needs into business solutions.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and budget management of IT projects.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team, and to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of technology trends, emerging technologies, and best practice in the industry.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications

• Cannot be on Medicare Exclusion List.
• YUSA Team Leader Certification within 3 years required.

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA offers a supportive and forward-thinking work environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying full-time employees. Key benefits include:

• A 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service, with immediate vesting and the option to make additional contributions through a 403(b) savings plan.
• High-quality, affordable health benefits, including 75% employer-paid health insurance and 50% employer-paid dental insurance for families.
• Complimentary YMCA facility access for employees and their immediate family members.
• A generous paid time off policy, starting at 24 days per year.

Welcoming and Inclusion

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.