Executive Director (North Brooklyn YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Director for its North Brooklyn YMCA. This pivotal role involves overseeing operations, managing budgets, and fostering community relationships. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of leadership experience, a passion for community engagement, and a track record of successful fundraising initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering youth and improving health in the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while cultivating a culture of learning and collaboration.

Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free YMCA Membership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operational and management experience required.
• Experience with Board of Managers and fundraising campaigns.
• Ability to create inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Directs leadership to Board of Managers and staff.
• Manages branch operations and fundraising programs.
• Develops community partnerships with local leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Budget Management

Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Full-Time / Regular

$125,000 Salaried

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The North Brooklyn YMCA is seeking an Executive Director who will be responsible for the overall operations of the North Brooklyn YMCA, including off-site locations and the Transitional Housing contract housed in the YMCA. The Executive Director will also continue to develop and strengthen community-wide relationships with donors and various service organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs and gives leadership to the Board of Managers, its committees, and staff in interpreting policies, strategies, and plans. Serves as the staff officer for the Board of Managers and implements its plans, policies, and decisions.
• Develops and controls the annual operating, government, and capital budgets in accordance with the guidelines established by the YMCA of Greater New York.
• Acts as the chief officer of the branch and is responsible for the recruitment, selection, development, training, supervision, and evaluation of a highly competent staff.
• Creates and maintains high-quality program and service portfolios that meet the current and future needs of the community with financial, human, and capital resources available.
• Provides primary leadership in designing and directing all branch fundraising programs, including annual support, endowment, and capital campaigns.
• Develops and maintains partnerships in the community with business and civic leaders, government, and other select organizations and agencies.
• Serves as the primary staff member in creating and monitoring long-range plans for the branch involving board members, committee members, and community leaders.
• Manages the facilities and property of the branch and off-sites to ensure high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, and requirements of codes and laws.
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible operational and management experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and engage with community and corporate partners, civic leaders, staff, and members.
• Experience working with a Board of Managers, supervising government contracts, and managing fund-raising campaigns.
• Strategic, analytical, and hands-on leadership traits.
• Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive team culture by leveraging team members from diverse backgrounds and with diverse points of view.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills that can be adapted based on the audience.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Experience in generating earned revenue.
  
  

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Job ID

req2586

Employment Type

Full-Time / Regular

Location

North Brooklyn YMCA

Brooklyn, NY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUGFREE WORKPLACE

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

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